I was the only MP allowed into Gaza. This is what I saw: Labour Minister Melanie Ward
Melanie Ward has only been an MP two years and she is already a government minister, promoted to the government by Andy Burnham. Melanie wor...
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Stand-up comedian, TV host and former political adviser Matt Forde presents The Political Party, a weekly celebration of politics and its personalities.
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20 of 527 episodes'My Trump joke went viral but it had a serious point': SDLP leader Claire Hanna
Claire Hanna went viral with a superb joke about Donald Trump after he apparently supported a united Ireland. The leader of the SDLP gives u...
I worked for Keir Starmer inside Number 10: here's what REALLY happened, with Matt Langford
Matt Langford was Special Adviser to The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, from the day he became Prime Minister to the day he left. He takes us...
How I will lead Labour to victory in Scotland: Michael Marra
Many have failed... but is Michael Marra the man to finally lead Labour to success in Scotland? It's a huge task that has proved beyond nine...
I was diagnosed with cancer on election day: Malcolm Offord LIVE in Edinburgh
This is astonishing. Malcolm Offord is the leader of Reform in Scotland and led them to a huge result in May, tying with Scottish Labour on...
We underestimated the SNP: Douglas Alexander LIVE in Edinburgh
Douglas Alexander has been around for ages and he still looks fresh-faced. In this frank and entertaining hour the Secretary of State for Sc...
Sturgeon wrong to criticise SNP: Stephen Flynn LIVE in Edinburgh
One of the SNP's top talents, Stephen Flynn is on hilarious form at the Edinburgh Festival. He opens up about his frustrations with Nicola S...
EXCLUSIVE: What really happened when I told Keir Starmer to resign, with Anas Sarwar
This is an exclusive, the first interview Anas has given since becoming a Minister and a Lord. No stone is unturned as he tells us: What rea...
Huw Edwards sabotaged my show: Broadcasting legend Simon McCoy on what really happened at the BBC
Simon McCoy is the man who made BBC News funny. He is also an absolute news obsessive. In this fascinating and entertaining interview, he te...
Top Blairite: Why I'm Not Blairite Anymore
John McTernan is one of the most fascinating voices on the British left. He worked at the centre of 10 Downing Street as Tony Blair's Politi...
Dan Neidle
Dan is a tax expert. A proper tax expert. You may have seen him on Channel 4 recently getting immensely frustrated with Gary Stevenson about...
Show 411. Andrew Neil
The one-and-only Andrew Neil pops in for a gripping hour of political and media analysis. What's it like working for Rupert Murdoch? Has And...
Show 410. Suzanne Moore
You're not going to hear anyone else talk about politics like this. Suzanne is an original thinker. From bunking off school and doing acid w...
Show 409 - Andy Burnham - Replay
Let's go back in time five years and see what, if anything, has really changed... In 2021 Andy was Mayor of Manchester but was clearly devel...
Show 408. Johann Lamont
This. Is. Superb. The former leader of Scottish Labour gives an impassioned and engrossing analysis of everything happening in Scottish and...
Show 407. Beeban Kidron
From Hollywood film director to campaigner against the evils of Big Tech, via the House of Lords. Beeban Kidron is a force of nature and her...
Show 406. Jeremy Hunt
Prepare yourself for a big fat dose of political optimism. Jeremy Hunt is asking a big question: can we be rich again? His latest book seeks...
Show 405. Lucy Powell - LIVE
This is a cracking briefing from Labour's Deputy Leader. On Makerfield and what happens next for the party. Lucy takes us inside the heart o...
Show 404. Kieran Andrews
This is an absolute scorcher with ITV Borders' Political Editor. Kieran gives an entertaining and comprehensive analysis of the Holyrood ele...
Show 403. Samantha Niblett
Samantha was only elected in 2024 but she's already making waves, especially with her 'Yes, Sex Please, We're British' campaign. It's certai...