Show 181 - Alison McGovern

Matt Forde's Political Party

The Political Party

News

4.7 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2020

⏱️ 84 minutes

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One of Labour's most talented and thoughtful politicians tells Matt about getting into trouble for playing football in the House of Commons and explains the politics behind the artwork displayed in Parliament. Alison also talks openly about her views on physical and mental health as well as sharing her theory on why Labour has never had a female leader. Sit back and enjoy an hour with one of Labour's future stars. Get your ticket to the online launch of Politically Homeless with Matt Forde and Alastair Campbell (plus a signed copy of the book): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-event-politically-homeless-with-matt-forde-ticket-signed-book-tickets-120233157611 If you've already bought the book, here's the link to just buy the event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-event-politically-homeless-with-matt-forde-ticket-only-tickets-120189707651 Pre-order a signed copy of the book here: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/2100000262618 Find out more about 'This Girl Can' here https://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/ Read Alison's Grazia piece here: https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/opinion/alison-mcgovern-labour-body-image/ Follow Alison on Twitter here: @Alison_McGovern Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com For the latest UK Government advice on coronavirus go to: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

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