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2026 may be the year that Anas Sarwar finally leads Labour back into power at Holyrood.
In this revealing and hilarious interview from 2021, he outlines what Labour needs to do to win.
Since then Labour have won a landslide at Westminster... can he replicate that?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
30 March: Lisa Nandy
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
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This is class.
Ryan is the Director of Policy and Politics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
What are the problems we'll face in the future?
What are the answers?
And what's Tony Blair like as a boss?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
30 March: Lisa Nandy
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
https://www.mattforde.com/live-showsRyan Wain
This is class.
Ryan is the Director of Policy and Politics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
What are the problems we'll face in the future?
What are the answers?
And what's Tony Blair like as a boss?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
30 March: Lisa Nandy
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
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Keynes. Woolf. Hitchens.
The New Statesman has an illustrious history and editor Tom McTague is the latest custodian of that grand tradition.
But how does a centre-left magazine pitch itself in the ferocious world of social media and hot takes?
What's its relationship with the Labour Party?
How does it handle disagreements on the Left?
And, more importantly, what does Labour need to do to win next time?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
30 March: Lisa Nandy
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
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It's the biscuit man!
Gordon is a viral sensation thanks to his novel way of explaining the national debt using Custard Creams and Bourbons.
This is an entertaining analysis of how to use social media and the wider political pressures that Labour face.
As a member of the Labour Growth Group, Gordon tells us what the group actually does and how we get deliver growth in the economy.
Plus... Gordon's Christmas Day breakfast will blow, and possibly influence, your mind.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
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This. Is. Phenomenal.
Nick Clegg has been one of the most powerful people in the UK and in Silicon Valley.
He takes us inside the crazy world of Meta and the tech bros.
What is Mark Zuckerberg really like?
Should we fear AI?
Does he still speak to David Cameron?
All this and more are contained within!
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
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Peray is the Labour leader of Haringay Council.
They are leading the way when it comes to building council homes.
But why?
This is a fascinating, entertaining insight into leadership in local government, including how to manage disagreement and where to go for the best kebabs.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
8 December: Nick Clegg
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
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Izzy is a political historian and host of the excellent 'Leading Labour' podcast that you can listen to here:
https://leadinglabour.podbean.com/
It's a series analysing every Labour leader from Attlee to Corbyn.
So which Labour leader from history is Keir Starmer most like? And which one can he learn from the most?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
8 December: Nick Clegg
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
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The Matt Forde Focus Group (BBC RADIO 4) is returning!
Sign up to my mailing list for exclusive access to free tickets for the Christmas Special recording of The Matt Forde Focus Group on Wednesday 17 December at 7:15pm.
Tickets will be released on Wednesday 19 November.
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Marie is one of Labour's rising stars of the 2024 intake and was recently awarded 'Parliamentarian of the Year' by The Spectator.
It's easy to see why. She is a formidable campaigner and has had to overcome various barriers in her life in order to succeed.
An immense talent, Marie could easily have ended up in law or broadcasting, but politics was too strong a pull.
Although there is one particular TV show she'd love to be on...
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
8 December: Nick Clegg
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
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This is PHENOMENAL.
Jack was First Minister of Scotland 2001-2007. It was a tumultuous global time and he found himself at the centre of it at the Gleneagles summit.
His stories about George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin are incredible.
But there's loads more in this. Jack became the leader of a local authority at just 29. He'd joined the SNP at 16, but became a Labour member at 19. It would change the course of his life and he would have a huge impact on the future of Scotland and the UK.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
8 December: Nick Clegg
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
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Well this is about way more than politics...
Bethany is one of the stars of the Politico Playbook morning email. It's the must-read morning briefing which mixes top-level political analysis with plenty of juicy gossip.
We talk about gossip, why it's important and how to get it... but we also talk about health and the importance of patients really pushing for themselves.
Bethany has had a number of health issues, including chronic pain in her teenage years. Told that she was making it up, she's had to be relentless to get the proper diagnosis and treatment.
Prepare to be inspired!
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THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
8 December: Nick Clegg
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
9 March: Zack Polanski
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
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Harriet is a rare thing: a new Conservative MP who won her seat at the last election. In Scotland.
She's already been made a whip.
So how come she's rising so fast and what's it like entering the Commons when your party has suffered a historic defeat?
And how has living in rural communities shaped her particular brand of conservatism?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
8 December: Nick Clegg
26 January: Special VIP Guest
16 February: David Miliband
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
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This is a powerful lesson in campaigning, pragmatism and processing grief.
Rosamund's daughter Ella died in 2013 at the age of nine. She is still the only person ever in the UK to have air pollution registered as a cause of death.
Since then, Rosamund has been a relentless campaigner for improving air quality. She has helped change policy here in the UK and has a legion of international admirers that includes Arnold Schwarzenegger.
You can see why. Rosamund is impassioned but also reasonable and empathetic towards those who disagree with her.
She is a total inspiration.
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THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
8 December: Nick Clegg
16 February: David Miliband
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
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Amy has led an extraordinary life and she's still only in her 30s.
While the SNP MP for East Dunbartonshire she suffered a brain hemorrhage. As she recovered, she had to battle the arcane rules of the House of Commons in order to speak and vote on behalf of her constituents.
Having narrowly beaten Jo Swinson in 2019, Amy then lost the seat in 2024. So what's life like outside of politics? And what does the future hold for her?
This is a great chat about life and how fragile it is. And what that means for politics.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
8 December: Nick Clegg
16 February: David Miliband
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
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Bridget is one of the biggest stars of the Labour government. As well as being Education Secretary, she is standing to be Labour's Deputy Leader.
It's the first major test of members' opinion since Labour came into office.
She's led a fascinating life. Growing up in poverty, but making it to Oxford via Byker Grove.
So what drives her, what changes is she making to our schools and who does she prefer... Oasis or Blur?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
8 December: Nick Clegg
16 February: David Miliband
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
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Star of GB News (and many other places), Tom outlines his libertarianism as well as giving an engaging analysis about the problems facing the Tories, Reform and the government.
Tom is one of the most prominent broadcasters on the right and he's only 29. So why did he get involved so young and what's the secret of his success?
This is a fascinating analysis of the problems we face as a country from a libertarian/right perspective.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
6 October: Bridget Philipson
8 December: Nick Clegg
16 February: David Miliband
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
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Tom Tugendhat Returns. Again!
Friend of the show Tom Tugendhat returns to give us the perspective from the Tory backbenches.
Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform?
How worried is he about the Tommy Robinson march?
Is he still addicted to Haribo?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
6 October: Bridget Philipson
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
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Lindsay Hoyle - REPLAY
The charismatic Speaker of the House was on cracking form back in 2022.
He shows how you can make the Commons function more effectively without sacrificing its unique atmosphere. One episode with Lindsay really isn't enough, you'll be left wanting so many more stories from him. His tale about taking Nancy Pelosi to Coronation Street is one of the best you'll ever hear. Grab a crumpet and wash it down with a pint of Newton and Ridleys, we're going to Lancashire...
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE - Bridget Philipson
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK
January
28 Birmingham Glee Club
29 Dorking Halls
30 Northampton Royal and Derngate Theatre
February
5 Lancaster Grand Theatre
6 Brighton Corn Exchange
12 Tunbridge Wells Theatre
14 London Bloomsbury Theatre
18 Faversham The Alex
19 Maidstone Hazlitt Theatre
20 Milton Keynes The Stables
26 Canterbury The Gulbenkian
27 Bridport Electric Palace
March
1 Guildford Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
3 Buxton Opera House
4 Shrewsbury Theatre Severn
5 Isle of Wight Shanklin Theatre
6 Paignton Palace Theatre
19 Leicester Y Theatre
20 Durham Gala Theatre
25 Sunderland Fire Station
26 Alnwick Playhouse
27 Barnard Castle The Witham
April
9 Winchester Theatre Royal
15 Worcester Huntingdon Hall
16 Swansea Taliesin Arts Centre
17 Monmouth Savoy Theatre
18 London Bloomsbury Theatre
22 Cheltenham Town Hall
23 Bath Komedia
24 Swindon Arts Centre
26 Salford Lowry
28 Leeds City Varieties
29 Lincoln New Theatre Royal
30 Chorley Theatre
May
1 Chester Playhouse
7 Norwich Playhouse
8 Oxford Northwall Arts Centre
13 Plymouth Quad Theatre
14 Launceston Town Hall
15 Exeter Northcott
20 Stamford Corn Exchange
21 Chelmsford Theatre
22 Bury St Edmunds The Apex
27 Lowestoft Marina Theatre
29 Maidenhead Norden Farm
31 Nottingham Theatre Royal
June
4 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre
5 Cambridge Junction
6 Sheffield Steamworks
9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre
10 Chipping Norton Theatre
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Mark Pougatch
One of our most gifted sports broadcasters is also a massive politics nerd. Mark's usually seen anchoring ITV's coverage of England games.
But should we keep politics out of sport? Is that even possible? In this hugely entertaining and insightful interview Mark indulges his twin passions: politics and sport and explains what they can learn from each other. This is great fun. SUBSCRIBE to Mark's brilliant podcast 'How It All Played Out'
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE - 6 October: Bridget Philipson
SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK
January
28 Birmingham Glee Club
29 Dorking Halls
30 Northampton Royal/Derngate Theatre
February
5 Lancaster Grand Theatre
6 Brighton Corn Exchange
12 Tunbridge Wells Theatre
14 London Bloomsbury Theatre
18 Faversham The Alex
19 Maidstone Hazlitt Theatre
20 Milton Keynes The Stables
26 Canterbury The Gulbenkian
27 Bridport Electric Palace
March
1 Guildford Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
3 Buxton Opera House
4 Shrewsbury Theatre Severn
5 Isle of Wight Shanklin Theatre
6 Paignton Palace Theatre
19 Leicester Y Theatre
20 Durham Gala Theatre
25 Sunderland Fire Station
26 Alnwick Playhouse
27 Barnard Castle The Witham
April
9 Winchester Theatre Royal
15 Worcester Huntingdon Hall
16 Swansea Taliesin Arts Centre
17 Monmouth Savoy Theatre
18 London Bloomsbury Theatre
22 Cheltenham Town Hall
23 Bath Komedia
24 Swindon Arts Centre
26 Salford Lowry
28 Leeds City Varieties
29 Lincoln New Theatre Royal
30 Chorley Theatre
May
1 Chester Playhouse
7 Norwich Playhouse
8 Oxford Northwall Arts Centre
13 Plymouth Quad Theatre
14 Launceston Town Hall
15 Exeter Northcott
20 Stamford Corn Exchange
21 Chelmsford Theatre
22 Bury St Edmunds The Apex
27 Lowestoft Marina Theatre
29 Maidenhead Norden Farm
31 Nottingham Theatre Royal
June
4 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre
5 Cambridge Junction
6 Sheffield Steamworks
9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre
10 Chipping Norton Theatre
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Kirsty Wark - LIVE
Newsnight star. Late Show legend. Celebrity Masterchef contestant...
Kirsty Wark is a gifted broadcaster and is at her charismatic and hilarious best in front of a live Edinburgh audience.
She shares stories from her phenomenal career and gives her take on the state of British and Scottish politics, as well as her experience with Gregg Wallace. This is a corker.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
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January
28 Birmingham Glee Club
29 Dorking Halls
30 Northampton Royal and Derngate Theatre
February
5 Lancaster Grand Theatre
6 Brighton Corn Exchange
12 Tunbridge Wells Theatre
14 London Bloomsbury Theatre
18 Faversham The Alex
19 Maidstone Hazlitt Theatre
20 Milton Keynes The Stables
26 Canterbury The Gulbenkian
27 Bridport Electric Palace
March
1 Guildford Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
3 Buxton Opera House
4 Shrewsbury Theatre Severn
5 Isle of Wight Shanklin Theatre
6 Paignton Palace Theatre
19 Leicester Y Theatre
20 Durham Gala Theatre
25 Sunderland Fire Station
26 Alnwick Playhouse
27 Barnard Castle The Witham
April
9 Winchester Theatre Royal
15 Worcester Huntingdon Hall
16 Swansea Taliesin Arts Centre
17 Monmouth Savoy Theatre
18 London Bloomsbury Theatre
22 Cheltenham Town Hall
23 Bath Komedia
24 Swindon Arts Centre
26 Salford Lowry
28 Leeds City Varieties
29 Lincoln New Theatre Royal
30 Chorley Theatre
May
1 Chester Playhouse
7 Norwich Playhouse
8 Oxford Northwall Arts Centre
13 Plymouth Quad Theatre
14 Launceston Town Hall
15 Exeter Northcott
20 Stamford Corn Exchange
21 Chelmsford Theatre
22 Bury St Edmunds The Apex
27 Lowestoft Marina Theatre
29 Maidenhead Norden Farm
31 Nottingham Theatre Royal
June
4 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre
5 Cambridge Junction
6 Sheffield Steamworks
9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre
10 Chipping Norton Theatre
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