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There are very few, if any, politicians like Margaret Beckett. Uniquely composed, completely dignified and with a depth of experience unmatched in the House of Commons. This is a transfixing evening in the company of a national treasure. Thoughtful, hilarious and at times emotional, Margaret reflects on the changes she's seen since first becoming an MP in 1974. Is politics less sexist than it was then? Is the Labour Party? Margaret has played a prominent role in modern Labour history for nearly 50 years and her stories about Tony Benn, John Smith, Tony Blair and others illuminate the story of the Labour Party like never before. Plus some great stories about caravanning with Special Branch...
Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
Forthcoming guests include:
3 July: Joe Lycett
17 July: Mhairi Black
18 September: Dan Jarvis
2 October: Jason Williamson
Buy tickets to Matt's new Edinburgh show Inside No. 10: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/matt-forde-inside-no-10
Buy tickets to Spitting Image The Musical: https://www.spittingimagethemusical.com/
Plus more to be announced!
Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news
Email the show: [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There are very few, if any, politicians like Margaret Beckett. Uniquely composed, completely dignified and with a depth of experience unmatched in the House of Commons. This is a transfixing evening in the company of a national treasure. Thoughtful, hilarious and at times emotional, Margaret reflects on the changes she's seen since first becoming an MP in 1974. Is politics less sexist than it was then? Is the Labour Party? Margaret has played a prominent role in modern Labour history for nearly 50 years and her stories about Tony Benn, John Smith, Tony Blair and others illuminate the story of the Labour Party like never before. Plus some great stories about caravanning with Special Branch...
Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
Forthcoming guests include:
3 July: Joe Lycett
17 July: Mhairi Black
18 September: Dan Jarvis
2 October: Jason Williamson
Buy tickets to Matt's new Edinburgh show Inside No. 10: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/matt-forde-inside-no-10
Buy tickets to Spitting Image The Musical: https://www.spittingimagethemusical.com/
Plus more to be announced!
Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news
Email the show: [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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