Well, this Christmas Party goes up a gear in the second half...   Yvette and Emily continue the festivities with a detailed analysis of Labour's crime policy and a conversation you won't get anywhere else... Emily's love of puffins. It really is the show with everything.    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!    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 297 - Christmas Special Part 2 - 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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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 340. Tim Loughton Returns. Again.

Psephologist extraordinaire Greg Cook returns to analyse the election results and break down what they mean.   Are Labour heading for a victory? If so, could they win a landslide?   Does the Tories winning Tees Valley mean as much as they claim as does?   Does this feel like 1995, heading into 1997?   All the big questions answered!     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 @euanmccolm on Twitter    Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show 339. *Local Election Results Bonus Episode with Greg Cook*

Why has Humza resigned and what does it mean for Scotland and the SNP?
This is an entertaining and comprehensive briefing on what's happening in Scottish politics with the engaging Euan McColm. 
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 
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Show 338 *Humza Resignation Bonus Episode with Euan McColm*

Liverpool's Metro Mayor is standing for a third term on 2 May. He's already led a fascinating life, starting out as a bricklayer, then being an MP and Jeremy Corbyn's PPS before becoming the Metro Mayor for the city he loves.
Steve is a big personality and this goes way beyond the usual boundaries of politics. This is about how people feel about places and how places feel about themselves. 
Plus who has the better music... Liverpool or Manchester? 
(Manchester, obviously) 
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Show 297 - Christmas Special Part 2 - Yvette Cooper and Emily Thornberry

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