Merry Christmas!   What better way to celebrate the birth of Jesus than with Yvette Cooper, Emily Thornberry and a gin and tonic? This is the perfect end-of-year party with two of Labour's biggest stars. Yvette and Emily are on top form in this riotous first half. As well as the sharpest political analysis there's a great story about Yvette and Ed Balls' worst Christmas and a song written and performed by Emily Thornberry. It's even better than it sounds.     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: 23 Jan: Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel 20 Feb: Keir Starmer 6 March: Eddie Izzard   Plus more to be announced!    Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show 296 - Christmas Special Part 1 - Yvette Cooper and Emily Thornberry

Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser)&nbsp;Matt Forde&nbsp;presents&nbsp;The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ros is the man when it comes to explaining things, and he explains to Matt how his explainer videos became such a hit.    This is a masterclass in the craft of broadcast journalism.    Ros thinks carefully about every element of his videos. Not just what facts to include, but the type of language, the vocal delivery and even the clothes he wears.    Plus there's drum 'n' bass, raves, Glastonbury and lots more.    Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances   Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news    Buy Ros's book, The Art Of Explanation: https://geni.us/TAOEBOOK   Follow @BBCRosAtkins on Twitter   Listen to We Are The Children Of The Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGm_2_iZcTc    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show 344. Ros Atkins

Nathaniel was propelled to the national media just over a week ago when he was Keir Starmer's warm-up act at the launch of his '6 steps'.   His speech was all the more powerful because he's dying of bowel cancer.   In this powerful interview Nathaniel tells the story of the delays to his treatment, his approach to life since his diagnosis and how he ended up warming up for Keir Starmer.   He might be sick of being called it, but he is an inspiration. 
Donate to Macmillan and follow Nathaniel's work: https://bowelcancerbucketlist.com/ Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances   Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news    Follow @NathanielD93744 on Twitter    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show 343. Nathaniel Dye

Forest-mad Nadia is on the left of the Labour Party, so as we approach the election what's her assessment of Keir Starmer as Leader?   Find out in this wide-ranging interview with one of Britain's youngest MPs.    As well as discussing issues including race, gender and class, Nadia also talks openly about having PTSD and why it was important for her to make it public.   Above all else, Nadia is a supporter of Nottingham Forest, so that comes up a bit...     Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances   Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news    Follow @nadiawhittomeMP on Twitter    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show 342. Nadia Whittome

How did Jon Cruddas help Barack Obama win the White House?   It's all thanks to a wonderful chance taken by Matthew McGregor, now boss of 38 Degrees.    This is an absolute blast and a real education about the power of online activism.      Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances   Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news    Follow @mcgregormt on Twitter    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show 341. Matthew McGregor

One of the most entertaining guests in the history of the show returns, to tell the incredible story of his deportation from Djibouti.    Tim is one of five MPs to be sanctioned by China, but never expected that to have an effect in Africa,   He's standing down at the next election and gives his entertaining assessment of the issues facing the Conservatives, including his revoew of Liz Truss's book.    This is a great story, well told.      Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances   Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news    Follow @timloughton on Twitter    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show 296 - Christmas Special Part 1 - Yvette Cooper and Emily Thornberry

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