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Michael Gove - LIVE
One of the most transformational and impactful Cabinet ministers of recent years is on top form as he reminisces about his biggest moments.
What was going through his mind at that press conference the morning after the Brexit referendum?
How did Boris react when he changed his mind about backing him?
How did he end up throwing shapes in an Aberdeen nightclub?
Michael also gives his take on Reform and Nigel Farage. How worried should we be about him becoming Prime Minister?
This is an outrageous and incisive interview with a phenomenal political brain.
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE:
7 August: Ian Murray
13 August: Joanna Cherry
15 August: Sadiq Khan
21 August: Kirsty Wark
SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity
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Louise Haigh - LIVE
Recorded live at the Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield, Louise Haigh reflects on Labour's first year in power.
Louise is on top form and has a unique perspective, having served in Cabinet and now sitting on the backbenches.
How did the government get itself in a mess over welfare?
Where can Labour improve?
Plus why Louise got pepper sprayed...
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!
14 July: Michael Gove
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
7 August: Ian Murray
13 August: Joanna Cherry
21 August: Kirsty Wark
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-political-party-with-matt-forde
DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde
SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity
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Sonia Kumar
Sonia has been an MP for almost a year and has used her platform to lead the first ever Parliamentary debate on incontinence.
It's a subject very close to Matt's bladder and Sonia tells him how her career as a physiotherapist led her to raising it as an issue and standing for Parliament in the first place.
Plus Sonia explains her position on assisted dying and gives the most compelling reason for visiting Dudley you are ever going to hear.
Book your train tickets now!
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!
6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield)
14 July: Michael Gove
https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde
SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity
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Mims Davies
Prepare to be blown away.
Mims has had to deal with so many astonishing life events. Not only that, she's handled them with remarkable humour.
What made her a Conservative? Why didn't she think party membership was for people like her?
How do the Tories stave off the threat from Reform and assert their dominance as the party of the right?
Mims shares her incredible life story, with a bit of politics mixed in .
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!
6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield)
14 July: Michael Gove
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's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity
www.mattforde.com
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Nick Thomas-Symonds
Nick has just negotiated the UK/EU Trade Deal.
So what's in the deal and what impact will it have?
And did he have to drink Slovakian red wine to get the deal done?
This is a superb behind-the-scenes account of high-level negotiations.
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!
6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield)
14 July: Michael Gove
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's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity
www.mattforde.com
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Kemi Badenoch
The Conservative leader is on top form in this personal and funny interview.
Kemi outlines the challenges her party faces in opposing Labour as well as trying to stave off Reform and the resurgent Lib Dems.
It's a fascinating hour assessing how the Conservatives move on from their record in government.
We tackle all the big questions. How do the Tories defeat Reform?
Why does the timing of policy announcements matter? What's her favourite McDonalds order?
It flies by.
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!
6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield)
14 July: Michael Gove
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's final 'End of an Era Tour' shows:
12 June: York, The Crescent
13 June: Chelmsford Theatre
14 June: Faversham, The Alex
www.mattforde.com
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Guto Harri
Guto has done it all.
From covering domestic and international politics for the BBC, to working for Boris Johnson in Number 10.
He's got some great stories from his varied career, including the storm surrounding him taking the knee live on GB News.
An optimist, he's drawn to positive characters and despairs at the state of all the major parties.
So what does he think will happen? And would he ever go into elected politics?
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
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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Delivery.
It's a popular word in politics, but how to Prime Ministers ensure it happens?
Michelle is Researcher in Residence at 10 Downing Street and Lecturer in Government Studies at The Strand Group, King's College.
She has written a new book 'The Art of Delivery: The Inside Story of How the Blair Government Transformed Britain’s Public Services'.
This is a wonderful insight into the inner workings of 10 Downing Street and how Tony Blair changed his approach to the civil service during his premiership.
Michelle brings the internal machinations to life in this fascinating and entertaining interview.
BUY Michelle's book here: https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-art-of-delivery
COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!
9 June: Kemi Badenoch
14 July: Michael Gove
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:
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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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:
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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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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Eluned Morgan
Eluned is the First Minister of Wales and the first female First Minister of Wales.
What challenges does Wales face that other parts of the UK might not?
How do leaders create economic growth?
And can someone help get Eluned some Oasis tickets?
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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Everyone's favourite SNP politician tells Matt what Nicola Sturgeon's departure from Holyrood means for the SNP and for Scotland.
Stewart also reflects on what the party has to do differently if it wants to gain independence.
This is a funny, thoughtful and reflective conversation about Nicola Sturgeon's legacy and the future of Scotland.
And the future of gay bars in Tenerife.
SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!
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
CONTACT Regent Park Strategies here:
https://www.regentparkstrategies.com/
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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