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The Political Party

The Political Party

Stand-up comedian, TV host and former political adviser Matt Forde presents The Political Party, a weekly celebration of politics and its personalities.

Episodes

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We will help NEETS, but if they don’t accept the opportunity they'll lose their benefits with Andrew Western, Minister of State for Employment

Employment Minister Andrew Western gives us a comprehensive briefing on the government’s new plans to get young people into work, education...

59:47Oct 26, 2026

Why I'm still fighting for veterans (and why I've put on weight) with Johnny Mercer

Johnny Mercer is back! He may have lost his seat two years ago but his passion hasn't dimmed and he's as motivated as ever to deliver for ve...

45:05Oct 19, 2026

Smart Phones and the link to tyranny: James Marriott

James Marriott is an exceptional writer. His debut book 'The New Dark Ages' charts our shocking decline in reading and what the political im...

57:34Oct 12, 2026

Burnham's TikTok Teens: Lottie Viola and Poppy Alsford

Why is Andy Burnham's online game so strong? And what the hell is looksmaxxing? Two of the social media stars behind the Prime Minister's on...

52:16Oct 5, 2026

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...

1:02:53Sep 28, 2026

'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...

1:00:45Sep 21, 2026

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...

53:26Sep 14, 2026

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...

53:12Sep 7, 2026

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...

1:03:30Aug 31, 2026

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...

1:04:00Aug 24, 2026

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...

1:02:42Aug 17, 2026

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...

1:01:55Aug 10, 2026

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...

1:07:52Aug 3, 2026

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...

1:08:55Jul 27, 2026

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...

56:03Jul 20, 2026

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...

1:05:40Jul 13, 2026

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...

1:02:14Jul 6, 2026

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...

1:17:11Jun 30, 2026

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...

1:12:31Jun 22, 2026

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...

54:02Jun 15, 2026