The Political Party

Shama Tatler Shama was the Labour candidate in Chingford and Woodford Green and almost unseated Iain Duncan Smith just a few weeks ago.  Had it not been for an independent candidate standing in the seat, Shama would almost certainly have won.  Shama describes her experience in full, including the abuse she faced and the misinformation spread about her.  In an election when many candidates had to suffer a similar fate, Shama's story is a vital testimony of how abusive modern politics has become. SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August and on tour until March 2025: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour 2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance2 October: Norwich Playhouse3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre6 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 2025 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

Anthony Mangnall  Anthony was one of the stars of the Election 24 Series. A former adviser to William Hague, he'd been the Conservative MP for Totnes since 2019.   On 4 July he lost his seat to the Lib Dems.  In this candid and hilarious interview, he reflects on defeat and reveals what advice he gave his successor.   SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August and on tour until March 2025: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour  2024  31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance 2 October: Norwich Playhouse 3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt 10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre 24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre 6 November: Exeter, Phoenix 8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre 14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket 15 November: Colchester Arts Centre 20 November: York, The Crescent 21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre 22 November: Salford, The Lowry 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre  2025  4 February: Leeds, City Varieties 5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill 6 February: Chelmsford Theatre 7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre 12 February: Bath, Komedia 13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre 16 February: Cambridge, The Junction 20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts 23 February: Brighton, Komedoa 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

Election 24 Season Finale with Lauren Edwards  It's all over, but how did all our guests do?  You're about to find out with the Political Party Results Service.   We couldn't end the series without catching up with one of our guests, so let's grab a pint of CAMRA approved real ale and a big back of pork scratchings and sit down with Lauren Edwards, who sensationally won Rochester and Strood for Labour.  SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2024

Election 24, Episode 32  It's Polling Day!  Soak up the final day of the election in style with one last tour of the campaign.  Today's candidates are:   Ian Murray, Labour, Edinburgh South @IanMurrayMP https://linktr.ee/ianmurraymp   Tom Tugendhat, Conservative, Tonbridge @TomTugendhat https://www.tomtugendhat.org/  Uma Kumaran, Labour, Stratford and Bow @Uma_Kumaran https://www.umakumaran.co.uk/  Andrew David Green, Independent, North West Essex https://adg4nwe.co.uk/  Alexandra Marsanu, Conservative, Manchester Rusholme @alex_marsanu https://www.alexandramarsanu.uk/ Tim Leaver, Labour, North West Norfolk @TimLeaver4NWN https://www.timleaver.com/ Just 517 to go... somehow...   SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

Election 24, Episode 31  It's Political Christmas Eve! One of the most magical days in the political calendar.  The Battlebus picks up pace as we sprint towards the finish.   Today's candidates are:   Jonathan Ashworth, Labour, Leicester South @JonAshworth https://www.facebook.com/JonAshworth   Abi McGuire, Independent, Wells and Mendip Hills @Abi4MP https://abimcguire.co.uk/  Catherine McKinnell, Labour, Newcastle North @CatMcKinnell https://linktr.ee/catherine.mckinnell Glenn Bluff, Conservative, Doncaster North @BluffGlenn https://www.doncasterconservatives.org/people/glenn-bluff  Tim Morgan, Green, Wrexham https://newales.greenparty.org.uk/ Just 523 to go...  WATCH the 1966 film Jonathan Ashworth mentions about politicians responding to hecklers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRjDusinQdc   SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

Election 24, Episode 30  It's a passionate and energetic day on the podcast as Polling Day becomes visible on the horizon.  Enjoy a refreshing glass of rosé but remember, no smoking on the Battlebus!  Today's candidates are:   Danielle Newson, Lib Dem, Sussex Weald @LibDemDanielle https://www.wealdenlibdems.org.uk/   Julie Marson, Conservative, Hertford and Stortford  @JulieMarsonMP https://linktr.ee/julie.marson  Jeremy Lee, Independent, Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket @independentlee_ https://www.independentlee.org/    Just 528 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected]  SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

Election 24, Episode 29 Today's episode is best enjoyed with some fine wine. And a pint of ale. And a Sunday roast.  Today's candidates are: Steve Reed, Labour, Streatham and Croydon North @SteveReedMPhttps://www.stevereedmp.co.uk/ Tom Pridham, Conservative, Battersea@tom_pridhamhttps://www.wandsworthconservatives.co.uk/people/tom-pridham Helen Baxter, Lib Dem, Queen’s Park and Maida Vale@HelenBaxter_LDhttps://www.westminsterandcityoflondonlibdems.org.uk/meet-helen James Nelson, Green, Filton and Bradley Stoke @JamesNe78081707https://southglos.greenparty.org.uk/2024/03/13/candidates-ge24/ Just 531 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 28 We're trying to collect them all! The political Pokémon challenge continues with four more candidates:  Oliver Ryan, Labour, Burnley @OliverRyanUKhttps://www.oliverryan.org.uk/ Sharmen Rahman, Green, Leicester South @sharmen_rhttps://leicester.greenparty.org.uk/ Lauren Edwards, Labour, Rochester and Strood @LaurenREdwardshttps://laurenedwards.uk/ Charlie Davis, Conservative, Eltham and Chislehurst @CharlieJSDavishttps://www.greenwichconservatives.com/people/charlie-davis Just 535 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 27 Imagine a selection box only filled with the best chocolates. Now imagine that in audio form. You've just imagined this episode.   Today's candidates are: Emily Thornberry, Labour, Islington South and Finsbury@EmilyThornberryhttps://www.emilythornberry.com/ Damian Collins, Conservative, Folkestone and Hythe @DamianCollinshttps://linktr.ee/damiancollins Thomas Daw, Green, Weston-Super-Mare@CllrThomasDawhttps://northsomerset.greenparty.org.uk/general-election/ Christian Wakeford, Labour, Bury South@Christian4BuryShttps://christianwakeford.org.uk/ Just 539 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 26 The Battlebus fridge is freshly stocked with ice cold lagers, best enjoyed with chips and cake. It'll all make sense.  Today's candidates are: Jeremy Hunt, Conservative, Godalming and Ash X: @Jeremy_Hunt W: https://www.jeremyhunt.org/ Carla Denyer, Green Party, Bristol Central X: @carla_denyerW: https://linktr.ee/carladenyer Katie White, Labour, Leeds North WestX: @KatieJWhite W: https://www.katie4leedsnw.com/  Debbie Abrahams, Labour, Oldham East and SaddleworthX: @debbie_abrahamsW:https://www.debbieabrahams.org.uk/ Just 543 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 25  If you think a Sports Direct mug is the biggest thing you can drink tea out of, guess again.   It's another treat-filled tour of Britain on the Battlebus.   Today's candidates are:  Judith Cummins, Labour, Bradford South  @JudithCummins https://www.judithcummins.org.uk/  Scott Hamilton, Conservative, Lothian East @ScottHam2win https://www.scottishbordersconservatives.org.uk/people/scott-hamilton  Christopher Clowes, Reform, Rutland and Stamford @CClowesReform https://www.reformparty.uk/rutland-and-stamford-constituency  Christopher Bloore, Labour, Redditch  @ChrisBloore https://redditchlabourparty.org/chris-bloore-redditch-ppc   Just 547 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected]  SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 24 The Battlebus picks up the pace as we speed around Britain on another grand tour of Election 24.  Today's candidates are: Samia Hersi, Conservative, Queens Park and Maida Vale X: @SamiaHersiW: https://www.samiahersi.uk/ Chris Foren, Green Party, Leeds Central and HeadingleyW: https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/our-people/ge-candidate-chris-foren/ Graeme Downie, Labour, Dunfermline and DollarX: @CllrDownieW: https://graemedownie.com/ Zoe Franklin, Lib Dem, GuildfordX: @ZoeFranklinLDW: https://www.guildfordlibdems.org.uk/ Just 551 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 23 Prepare yourself for some 90s anthems, we've got a new mixtape on the Battlebus as we hurtle around Britain. Today's candidates are: Natasha Irons, Labour, Croydon East X: @NDIronsW: https://www.natashairons.uk/ Conor Burns, Conservative, Bournemouth West X: @ConorBurnsUKW: https://www.conorburns.com/ Blaise Baquiche, Lib Dem, Chelsea and Fulham X: @BlaiseBaquiche Johanna Baxter, Labour, Paisley and Renfrewshire South X: @JohannaBaxterW: https://www.johannabaxter.scot/ Just 555 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

The Battlebus picks up speed as we hurtle towards polling day with more trips to the seaside! Woohoo! Today's candidates are: Mark Maguire, Labour, Castle Point X: @MarkMaguireXW: https://www.castlepointlabour.org.uk/ Tim Bearder, Lib Dem, GosportX: @timbearderW: https://www.facebook.com/TimBearderUK/?_rdr Alison Taylor, Labour, Paisley and Renfrewshire North X: @Alison_S_TaylorW: https://alisontaylor.org.uk/ Colin McGrath, SDLP, South DownX: @ColinSDLPW: https://www.sdlp.ie/colin_mcgrath Just 559 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 21 Positivity, resilience and talent. Today's show is packed with all three.  Buckle up, we're taking the bus and the ferry! Today's candidates are: Layla Moran, Lib Dem, Oxford West and AbingdonX: @LaylaMoranW: https://www.oxonld.uk/layla-moran Anthony Mangnall, Conservative, South Devon X: @AnthonyMangnal1W: https://www.anthonymangnall.co.uk/ Andy Fitchet, Labour, North West HampshireX: @AndyFitchet Will Polland, SDLP, StrangfordX: @Willpolland1 Just 563 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 20 It's a good job we're out on the doorstep today because we're absolutely stuffing our faces.  Today's candidates are: Sharon Hodgson, Labour, Washington and Gateshead SouthX: @SharonHodgsonMPW: https://linktr.ee/sharonhodgson Jake Berry, Conservative, Rossendale and Darwen X: @JakeBerryW: https://jakeberry.org/ Kellie-Jay Keen, Bristol Central, Party of WomenX: @ThePosieParkerW: https://www.letwomenspeak.org/ Colin Martin, Lib Dem, South East Cornwall X: @ColinMartinPL22W: https://www.seclibdems.uk/ Just 567 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: Soho TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 19  Fasten your seatbelts for another thrilling ride around the General Election.   Today's candidates are:   Abena Oppong-Asare, Labour, Erith and Thamesmead X: @abenaopp W: https://www.abenaoppongasare.com/ Bret Palmer, Lib Dem, South West Wiltshire X: @Bret_S_Palmer W: https://www.facebook.com/bret4sww  Melanie Onn, Labour, Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes X: @melanie_onn W: https://melanieonn.com/  John Gager, Reform, Tunbridge Wells X: @ReformUKTWells W: https://www.reformparty.uk/  Just 571 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected]  SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: Soho Theatre Or at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 18 Yes, we're off to the seaside again but we're also going to one of the greatest chip shops in Britain. This is what politics is all about. There are four motivated candidates on today's show: Preet Kaur Gill, Labour, EdgbastonX: @PreetKGillMPW: https://www.preetkaurgill.co.uk/ Andy Carter, Conservative, Warrington SouthX: @MrAndy_CarterW: https://www.andycarter.org.uk/ Simon Burwood, Lib Dem, Maldon, LDW: https://www.cmld.org.uk/maldon/home Ben Pickles, Wetherby and Easingwold, Labour – phenomenal 29X: @benpickles17 Just 575 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: Soho TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

We're well into the campaign now and we're meeting five more candidates. All with different lives, experiences and reasons for standing.  They are: Douglas Alexander, Labour, Lothian EastX: @D_G_AlexanderW: https://www.eastlothianlabourparty.co.uk Leila Williams, East Worthing and ShorehamX: @leila4ewasW: https://www.eastworthingandshoreham.org.uk/general-election-2024 Chris Webb, Labour, Blackpool SouthX: @ChrisWebbMPW: https://www.chriswebb.org/ Frances Lasok, Newcastle Central and WestX: @FrancesLasokW: https://www.tynesideconservatives.org.uk/ Ieuan Môn Williams, Labour, Ynes MônX: @ieuan_williams_W: https://link.heropost.io/imw Just 579 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: Soho TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2024

The audio Panini album of this general election gets five more stickers, all of which we needed! Today's shinies are... Jess Phillips, Labour, Birmingham YardleyX: @jessphillipsW: https://jessphillips.net/ Will Sapwell, Lib Dem, Sheffield Brightside and HillsboroughX: @WillSapwellW: https://www.shefflibdems.org.uk/news/article/will-sapwell-selection Lilian Greenwood, Labour, Nottingham SouthX: @LilianGreenwoodW: https://www.liliangreenwood.co.uk/ Jenny Johnson, Conservative, Wirral WestX: @JennyJohnson4WWW: https://www.jennyjohnson.uk/ Richard Lloyd, Lib Dem, Boston and SkegnessX: @RichLLoyd Just 584 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

Fasten your seatbelt and cut out the carbs, we're on another scenic tour of the British political landscape. Today's candidates are:Nick Thomas-Symonds, Labour, TorfaenX: @NickTorfaen W: https://www.facebook.com/nickthomassymonds/Michael Shanks, Labour, RutherglenX: @mgshanks W: https://michaelshanks.org.uk/Charlotte Salomon, Conservative, Norwich NorthX: @SalomonSoup W: https://linktr.ee/NorwichCharlotteCalum Miller, Lib Dems, Bicester and WoodstockX: @CalumMillerLD W: https://www.facebook.com/CalumMillerLD/Sarah Sackman, Labour, Finchley and Golders GreenX: sarahsackman W: https://sarahsackman.com/ Just 589 to go! If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2024

We're going back to the seaside  Today's candidates are... Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Conservatives, North NorthumberlandX: @annietrevW: https://www.teamtrevelyan.co.uk/ Frederick van Mierlo, Lib Dems, Henley and ThameX: @fivanmierloGeorgie Callé, Conservatives, Ealing SouthallX: @GeorgieCalleBen Bradley, Conservatives, MansfieldX: @BBradley_MansW: https://www.benbradley.uk/ Lucy Stephenson, Conservatives, Sheffield Central W: https://rutlandcounty.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=138 Just 594 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: Soho TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 13 It's a bodyslam of an episode starting in the Welsh valleys. Today's candidates are... Alex Davies-Jones, Labour, PontypriddX: @AlexDaviesJonesW: https://alexdaviesjones.laboursites.org/ Robert Buckland, Conservatives, Swindon SouthX: @RobertBucklandW: https://www.robertbuckland.co.uk/ Helen Maguire, Lib Dems, Epsom and EwellX: @helenemaguireW: https://www.helenmaguire.org/ Andrew Dinsmore, Conservatives, Hammersmith and ChiswickX: @AWNDinsmore Nikki da Costa, Consevratives, North East HertsW: https://www.nehertsconservatives.org.uk/people/nikki-da-costa-conservative-party-candidate-north-east-hertfordshire Just 599 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: Soho TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2024

Get ready to stuff your face with doughnuts, it's another fin summer's day on the Battlebus!   Today's candidates are...   Will Goodhand, Conservatives, West Bromwich X: @WillGoodhand4MP Jade Botterill, Labour, Ossett and Denby Dale X: @JadeBotterill W: https://www.jadebotterill.com/ Claire Hanna, SDLP, South Belfast and Mid Down X: @ClaireHanna W: https://www.sdlp.ie/clairehanna Theodore Jupp, Lib Dems, Camborne, Oxford East X: @TheoJupp W: https://www.oxonld.uk/parliamentary-candidates/oxford-east Polly Billington, Labour, East Thanet X: @PollyBLabour W: https://www.pollybillington.org.uk/  Just 604 to go...   If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected]   SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: Soho Theatre Or at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2024

Pop your seatbelt on and get ready for another grand tour of Election 24. Our first stop is the seaside... Josh Babarinde, Liberal Democrats, Eastbourne X: @JoshBabarinde W: https://www.josh.org.uk/ Rushanara Ali, Labour, Bethnal Green and Stepney X: @rushanaraali W: https://www.rushanaraali.org/ Scott Smith, Conservatives, Manchester Central X: @scottdismith W: https://www.manchesterconservatives.com/ Thalia Marrington, Lib Dems, Camborne, Redruth and Hayle X: @thaliasimone1 W: https://www.crhlibdems.org.uk/thalia-marrington Kelly Dougall, Party of Women, Tynemouth X: @powtynemouth W: https://www.givesendgo.com/Partyofwomennortheast  Just 609 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: Soho TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

Beep beep! The Political Party battlebus stops off to meet five more political talents. Enjoy today's episode with a glass of rioja and a wooden spoon covered in elastic bands. It'll all make sense. Today's candidates are: Ed Davey, Liberal Democrats, Kingston and SurbitonX: @EdwardJDaveyW: https://www.kingstonlibdems.org.uk/ge2024-eddavey/Rosie Duffield, Labour, CanterburyX: RosieDuffield1W: https://www.rosieduffieldmp.co.uk/James Cracknell, Conservatives,ColchesterX: @jamescracknellW: https://www.cracknell4colchester.com/Tonia Antoniazzi, Labour, GowerX: @ToniaAntoniazziW: https://www.toniaantoniazzi.co.uk/Ellen Nicholson, Liberal Democrats, Runnymede and WeybridgeX: @EllzSummaryW: https://www.runnymedelibdems.org.uk/ellen4mp If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June Soho TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2024

Pop your seatbelt on, the Political Party Battlebus is making FIVE stops today.  Politicians aren't all the same and this episode proves it.  This is a great advert for the power of politics.  Today's candidates are... Alison McGovern, Labour, BirkenheadX: @Alison_McGovernMichelle Welsh, Labour, Sherwood ForestX: MichelleWelshUK Khalil Yousuf, Liberal Democrats, Farnham and BordonX: @KhalilYousufW: https://khalilyousuf.info/ Claire Hazelgrove, Labour, Filton and Bradley StokeX: @CHazelgroveW: https://clairehazelgrove.co.uk/ Danielle Dunfield-Prayero, Conservative, WimbledonX: @DunfieldPrayeroW: https://www.danielle4wimbledon.london/ Just 619 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performancesOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/matt-forde-the-end-of-an-era-tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

This is an absolute joy of an episode in so many ways.  Our four candidates today are listed below and they all bring their unique life experience to this election. Wes Streeting, Labour, Ilford NorthX: @wesstreetingW: https://linktr.ee/wesstreeting Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, Conservative, Coventry NorthW: https://www.coventryconservatives.com/news/coventry-north-east-has-selected-sarah-cooper-lesadd Claire Malcomson, Liberal Democrats, East SurreyX: @clairemalcomsonW: https://www.facebook.com/CMLibDem/ Vicki Smith, Labour, Wyre ForestX: @cdundasW: https://www.wyreforestlabour.co.uk/ Just 624 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2024

Election 24, Episode 7 It's a 3 nation special! Northern Ireland, England and Scotland all get visited in today's episode.  Let's experience the election at street level with three more energised candidates.  Colum Eastwood, SDLP, FoyleX: @columeastwoodW: https://linktr.ee/columeastwood Simon Phipps, Conservative, Birmingham Selly OakX: @simonphippssW: https://www.facebook.com/simon4sellyoak Charles Dundas, Liberal Democrats, Edinburgh East and MusselburghX: @cdundasW: https://linktr.ee/cdundas Just 628 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] GET tickets to Matt's Soho run: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2024

The ambitious target gets chipped away at with 3 more candidates. You're going to need various bars of chocolate for this.   Stewart McDonald, SNP, Glasgow SouthX: @StewartMcDonaldW: https://www.stewartmcdonald.scot/ Mark Johnston, Liberal Democrats, ReigateX: @markjohnstonldW: https://www.reigatelibdems.org.uk/mark Laura Blumenthal, Conservative, Brentford and IsleworthX: @LauraBlumenthalW: https://www.laurablumenthal.co.uk/ Just 631 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] GET tickets to Matt's Soho run: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2024

You'll need planes, trains, automobiles and ferries for today's trip around the election. We're heading to Milton Keynes, Glasgow and then to the exotic Western Isles.  Take your seasickness medication and meet today's candidates.  Johnny Luk, Conservative, Milton Keynes CentralX: @Johnny__LukW: https://www.johnnyluk.co.uk/ Alison Thewliss, SNP, Glasgow NorthX: @alisonthewlissW: https://www.facebook.com/AlisonThewlissSNP/ Torcuil Crichton, Labour, Na h-Eileanan an IarX: @TorcuilW: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/labour-for-the-isles Just 634 more to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] GET tickets to Matt's Soho run: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2024

Grab your spatula and a can of Coke, we're off to the north west of England, then down to the West Midlands before heading to the outskirts of Glasgow. Who's booking this road trip?  Today's motivated and totally-not-jaded-yet candidates are Kelly Fowler, Labour, CheadleX: @kelly4labourW: https://www.kelly4cheadle.com/  Ben Fletcher, Conservative, Crewe and NantwichX: @arrowmaker76W: https://www.benfletcher.org.uk/ Blair McDougall, Labour, East RenfrewshireX: @blairmcdougallW: https://scottishlabour.org.uk/ Just 637 more to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Email the show: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

We're heading north and then into Scotland with 3 more candidates in this election.  Cut through the national noise and let's go direct to the doorstep with... James Frith, Labour, Bury NorthX: @JamesFrithW: https://www.jamesfrithforburynorth.com/ Jordan Cowie, Conservative, Kilmarnock and LoudenX: @JordanDCowieW: https://www.scottishconservatives.com/ Pamela Nash, Labour, Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke,X: @pamela_nashW: https://pamelanash.uk/ 640 more to go before polling day... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2024

The impossible(?) challenge continues with 3 candidates: Mike Amesbury, Labour, RuncornTim Barnes, Conservative, Cities of London and WestminsterLaura Weldon, Conservatives, Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley: Laura Weldon, Conservative 643 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

Here we go! Matt's attempt to interview a candidate in every constituency begins with four candidates: Dave Rowntree, Labour, Mid SussesHitchin: Bim Afolami, Conservative, HitchinJess Asato, Labour, LowestoftSara Gezdari, Conservative, Richmond and North Kingston 646 left to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email [email protected] Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2024

Ros is the man when it comes to explaining things, and he explains to Matt how his explainer videos became such a hit.  This is a masterclass in the craft of broadcast journalism.  Ros thinks carefully about every element of his videos. Not just what facts to include, but the type of language, the vocal delivery and even the clothes he wears.  Plus there's drum 'n' bass, raves, Glastonbury and lots more.  Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Buy Ros's book, The Art Of Explanation: https://geni.us/TAOEBOOK Follow @BBCRosAtkins on Twitter Listen to We Are The Children Of The Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGm_2_iZcTc  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2024

Nathaniel was propelled to the national media just over a week ago when he was Keir Starmer's warm-up act at the launch of his '6 steps'. His speech was all the more powerful because he's dying of bowel cancer. In this powerful interview Nathaniel tells the story of the delays to his treatment, his approach to life since his diagnosis and how he ended up warming up for Keir Starmer. He might be sick of being called it, but he is an inspiration.  Donate to Macmillan and follow Nathaniel's work: https://bowelcancerbucketlist.com/Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Follow @NathanielD93744 on Twitter  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2024

Forest-mad Nadia is on the left of the Labour Party, so as we approach the election what's her assessment of Keir Starmer as Leader? Find out in this wide-ranging interview with one of Britain's youngest MPs.  As well as discussing issues including race, gender and class, Nadia also talks openly about having PTSD and why it was important for her to make it public. Above all else, Nadia is a supporter of Nottingham Forest, so that comes up a bit...  Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Follow @nadiawhittomeMP on Twitter  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2024

How did Jon Cruddas help Barack Obama win the White House? It's all thanks to a wonderful chance taken by Matthew McGregor, now boss of 38 Degrees.  This is an absolute blast and a real education about the power of online activism.   Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Follow @mcgregormt on Twitter  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2024

One of the most entertaining guests in the history of the show returns, to tell the incredible story of his deportation from Djibouti.  Tim is one of five MPs to be sanctioned by China, but never expected that to have an effect in Africa, He's standing down at the next election and gives his entertaining assessment of the issues facing the Conservatives, including his revoew of Liz Truss's book.  This is a great story, well told.   Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Follow @timloughton on Twitter  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2024

Psephologist extraordinaire Greg Cook returns to analyse the election results and break down what they mean. Are Labour heading for a victory? If so, could they win a landslide? Does the Tories winning Tees Valley mean as much as they claim as does? Does this feel like 1995, heading into 1997? All the big questions answered!  Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Follow @euanmccolm on Twitter  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2024

Why has Humza resigned and what does it mean for Scotland and the SNP? This is an entertaining and comprehensive briefing on what's happening in Scottish politics with the engaging Euan McColm.  Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Follow @euanmccolm on Twitter  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2024

Liverpool's Metro Mayor is standing for a third term on 2 May. He's already led a fascinating life, starting out as a bricklayer, then being an MP and Jeremy Corbyn's PPS before becoming the Metro Mayor for the city he loves. Steve is a big personality and this goes way beyond the usual boundaries of politics. This is about how people feel about places and how places feel about themselves.  Plus who has the better music... Liverpool or Manchester?  (Manchester, obviously)  Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Follow @MetroMayorSteve on Twitter  Email the show: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2024

This is a fascinating insight into life as a modern political editor, what the pressures are and how different outlets make themselves distinct from one another.  Kevin has worked everywhere covering UK and Scottish politics. The Sun, The Herald, The Scotsman and now he's Political Editor of HuffPost UK.  Does The Sun lead or follow its readers? What has been the most exciting political event to cover in the last 20 years? And what happens when you get into a lift with Rupert Murdoch? Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Follow @KevinASchofield on Twitter  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2024

This is so much fun, you won't want it to end. Gloria De Piero brings politics to life in a way very few people are able to.  Totally honest about why she'd never want to be an MP again, what working at GB News is really like and why she's dedicated to Labour even when the party hasn't valued her.  It's got everything: Lee Anderson, pina coladas and P&O cruises.  You'll want to listen back to it all over again.  Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Follow @GloriaDePiero on Twitter  Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2024

As David Cameron strides the international stage, his former Deputy Chief of Staff reflects on his renaissance and the contrast between him and Rishi Sunak.  Well, not just Rishi Sunak, but all of Cameron's successor's as Prime Minister.  Kate has experienced politics at the highest level and now sits in the Lords. She's a member of the Joint Committee on National Security and she takes us inside the work of the committee, especially exploring our relationship with China. This is a great, entertaining mix of domestic and geopolitics.  Best enjoyed with a whisky or a peppermint tea.  Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news   Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2024

Jonny Owen is the great storyteller of our age.  His superb new series 'Strike' for BBC Sounds examines the impact of the 1984 Miner's Strike on South Wales and Britain more widely. In the making of it Jonny sat with the politicians who'd made the decisions, the people impacted by them and uncovered truths he was previously unaware of. He also has a fantastic voice.  Listen to Strike: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hkjrt2/episodes/player Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news   Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2024

The author of 'Things Can Only Get Better' gives his take on modern politics, the state of the Labour Party and what it's like making comedy now compared to when he started.  John is a successful author, west end playwright and satirist, working on shows like Spitting Image and Have I Got News For You. He also stood for Parliament twice. This is a great chat about politics and comedy from someone who's been on both sides of the fence.  Buy Family Politics here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Family-Politics-John-OFarrell/dp/0857529773 Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news   Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2024

This is a ray of sunshine for the ears. Siobhain isn't just positive, she is inspiringly pragmatic.  A Labour MP since 1 May 1997 and a passionate Blairite, she stayed in the party during its darkest period and is now hopeful of a Labour victory at the next election.  This is about more than politics. It's about life and what it's about.  Siobhain's sister, Margaret, was the General Secretary of the party during its most successful period and is revered across politics. She sadly passed away last year. As well as raising awareness about brain cancer, Siobhain is also raising money for the UCLH Charity.  You can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/margaretmcdonagh1  Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news   Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2024

This is a ray of sunshine for the ears. Siobhain isn't just positive, she is inspiringly pragmatic.  A Labour MP since 1 May 1997 and a passionate Blairite, she stayed in the party during its darkest period and is now hopeful of a Labour victory at the next election.  This is about more than politics. It's about life and what it's about.  Siobhain's sister, Margaret, was the General Secretary of the party during its most successful period and is revered across politics. She sadly passed away last year. As well as raising awareness about brain cancer, Siobhain is also raising money for the UCLH Charity.  You can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/margaretmcdonagh1  Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news   Email the show: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2024