Alan Rhodes

A few weeks ago Reform took control of Nottinghamshire County Council on a landslide. 

How did this happen and why didn't Nottinghamshire vote Labour instead?

Alan Rhodes has been a Labour councillor in Nottinghamshire for nearly 40 years.

He understands the shifting politics of the county and the country. 

This is a fantastic analysis of what's happening at a local and national level.

It's also a brilliant insight into local government with a dedicated public servant. 

Enjoy!

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

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SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 

4 June: Leeds City Varieties 

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 

6 June: Cambridge Junction 

12 June: York, The Crescent 

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 

14 June: Faversham, The Alex 

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Wes Streeting - LIVE

The Health Secretary is on cracking form as he defends Labour's progress so far but demonstrates a clear impatience to deliver change as quickly as possible.

We discuss all the big questions:

What is Labour getting right?

Are the government scared of Reform?

What is that cucumber for?

It'll all make sense...

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 

4 June: Leeds City Varieties 

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 

6 June: Cambridge Junction 

12 June: York, The Crescent 

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 

14 June: Faversham, The Alex

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Local Elections Analysis with John McTernan

Why were the local elections so bad for Labour and how do they reverse their fortunes?

Is there a ceiling on Nigel Farage's popularity?

Does Labour lack confidence?

This is a dose of mega political strategy with Tony Blair's former Political Secretary.

It's electric. 

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 

4 June: Leeds City Varieties 

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 

6 June: Cambridge Junction 

12 June: York, The Crescent 

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 

14 June: Faversham, The Alex 

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The Matt Forde Focus Group is my new comedy series for Radio 4 and tickets are now available! We are recording a run though on May 7th at The Bush Hall is London. For tickets visit sroaudiences.com or click on this link The Matt Forde Focus Group

See you there!

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Following the unanimous Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, Julie tells us how and why we got here. 

This is a fascinating history not just of women's rights, but of the distinct needs of the lesbian and gay communities. 

If you've wondered how this issue became so big and how it's come to dominate so much of our discourse, Julie is here to explain the roots of it all.

This is absolutely compelling. 

BUY Julie's new book Lesbians, Where Are We Now? here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lesbians-Where-are-we-now/dp/1800754272/ 

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 

4 June: Leeds City Varieties 

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 

6 June: Cambridge Junction 

12 June: York, The Crescent 

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 

14 June: Faversham, The Alex 

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Gregor was elected as the MP for Livingston in Labour's 2024 landslide. 

It was a full circle moment for the man who'd been the party's organiser in the 2005 Livingston by-election following the death of Robin Cook. 

He went on to work for Blue State Digital, the team who masterminded Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns. 

This is a masterclass is the art of campaigning from one of Morgan McSweeney's former colleagues. 

Plus, why he loves checked shirts so much. 

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 

4 June: Leeds City Varieties 

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 

6 June: Cambridge Junction 

12 June: York, The Crescent 

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 

14 June: Faversham, The Alex 

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Jason Stockwood

Brace yourself, you're about to discover one of the most inspiring voices in politics.

Jason is Labour's candidate to be the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire. He's a hugely successful businessman from humble beginnings. 

But it's the way he talks about life, society and what the country can do, that makes him special. 

This is audio Red Bull. Strap in. 

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 

4 June: Leeds City Varieties 

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 

6 June: Cambridge Junction 

12 June: York, The Crescent 

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 

14 June: Faversham, The Alex 

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Dr Scott Arthur

Scott is one the few lucky MPs who topped the ballot for Private Members' Bills. 

He wants to bring in a Rare Cancers Bill.

But what would the Bill do?

What difference would it make to someone diagnosed with a rare cancer?

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

13 April: Salford Lowry 

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 

4 June: Leeds City Varieties 

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 

6 June: Cambridge Junction 

12 June: York, The Crescent 

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 

14 June: Faversham, The Alex 

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Anthony Scaramucci - LIVE

The Mooch is back and is on barnstorming form. 

He's full-throttle from the start and gives his expert (and hilarious) view on how other world leaders should deal with Trump.

Plus an incredible revelation about what the President was trying to watch online in the Oval Office...

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE

12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE

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Claire Ward

Claire is the first ever Elected Mayor for the East Midlands.

What does running the greatest region in the country involve?

How does Claire manage any rivalry or resentment between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire?

Why is being a Mayor better than being an MP?

And what does this all mean for Nottingham Forest?

SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE

12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE

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