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Matt Forde's Political Party

SHOW 92 - Johnny Mercer

Matt Forde's Political Party

The Political Party

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4.72.2K Ratings

🗓️ 1 March 2019

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

There aren't many politicians who've led a life like Johnny Mercer. In this hilarious and sometimes emotional interview, Johnny tells Matt about his tours of Afghanistan and the effect they had on him, the way he thinks politics should be and his hopes for the future. Oh and some incredible stories you won't hear elsewhere. You can follow Johnny on Twitter here: @JohnnyMercerUK You can follow Matt on Twitter here: @mattforde Matt brings his brand-new 'Brexit Through The Gift Shop' show to these places on the following dates: 1 March: Stourbridge Town Hall 7 March: London - Southbank Centre 8 March: Stafford 12 March: London - Southbank Centre 14 March: Cambridge 15 March: Corby 19 March: London - The Other Palace 26 March: London - Leicester Square Theatre 31 March: Bristol 5 April: Faversham 9 May: *** EXTRA DATE ADDED*** Salford Lowry 10 May: Aberystwyth 12 May: Edinburgh Stand 13 May: Glasgow Stand 14 May: Newcastle Stand 18 May: Chorley 25 May: *** EXTRA DATE ADDED *** Camberley Theatre Tickets available at www.mattforde.com/live

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0:00.0

Hello, I'm welcome to the political party this one features conservative MP Johnny Mercer.

0:05.6

I've never met Johnny before, but I'd seen him on things. I'd seen him be very funny

0:10.0

on things and he's an amazing personality. So heartfelt, really passionate, full of energy,

0:18.8

a very hopeful individual and I think that's the main thing. Apart from the fact he's

0:22.7

really, really funny and so likable, is that he got real hope in the future and despite

0:29.7

everything at the moment, I think he genuinely thinks there's a huge opportunity now for

0:36.1

a far better politics. Now, we might disagree on what better politics means, but my word,

0:42.2

it was a thrill to hear him talking the way that he did. He's got some incredible army

0:46.6

stories and he's really seen things and in a way it felt that most of the interview

0:52.6

wasn't political in the political sense. So it was quite different from other interviews,

0:58.4

but he is just so impressive and really funny and I'm sure you will enjoy it.

1:04.1

First of all, as well, a big thanks to everyone who's been seeing me on tour. It's been such a thrill.

1:10.1

I think it's the most enjoyable to have ever done and my word, Lester was great, Barnard

1:18.8

Castle, Hexham, Darlington, North Anatomia, all wonderful. Thank you to everyone who's been to

1:24.0

those. The tour continues. Friday 1 March, Established Town Hall, 7 March, London South

1:31.2

Bank Centre, 8 March, in Stafford, 12 March, London South Bank Centre, 14 March, Cambridge.

1:38.6

That's selling very well. That's almost sold out. 15 March, in Corby, I think, has sold out.

1:42.7

The 90th March, London back at the other palace, in the main room, 26 March, London,

1:48.1

and Lester Square Theatre, which is the biggest stand-up show I've ever done.

1:52.0

31 March in Bristol, 5 April in Fabricium. There's loads more, but I've added some extra dates.

1:58.0

I've added another date of the Sulford Lairry on the 9th of May. The other one sold out very

2:02.3

quickly, so I've put that on-send and that's selling very well. So if you'd like to come to that,

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