Sonia Kumar

Sonia has been an MP for almost a year and has used her platform to lead the first ever Parliamentary debate on incontinence.

It's a subject very close to Matt's bladder and Sonia tells him how her career as a physiotherapist led her to raising it as an issue and standing for Parliament in the first place.

Plus Sonia explains her position on assisted dying and gives the most compelling reason for visiting Dudley you are ever going to hear.

Book your train tickets now!

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6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield)

https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-the-political-party-with-guest-andy-burnham

14 July: Michael Gove

https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity

www.mattforde.com

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Mims Davies

Prepare to be blown away.

Mims has had to deal with so many astonishing life events. Not only that, she's handled them with remarkable humour.

What made her a Conservative? Why didn't she think party membership was for people like her?

How do the Tories stave off the threat from Reform and assert their dominance as the party of the right?

Mims shares her incredible life story, with a bit of politics mixed in .

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield)

https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-the-political-party-with-guest-andy-burnham

14 July: Michael Gove

https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity

www.mattforde.com

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Nick Thomas-Symonds

Nick has just negotiated the UK/EU Trade Deal.

So what's in the deal and what impact will it have?

And did he have to drink Slovakian red wine to get the deal done?

This is a superb behind-the-scenes account of high-level negotiations.

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield)

https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-the-political-party-with-guest-andy-burnham

14 July: Michael Gove

https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity

www.mattforde.com

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Kemi Badenoch

The Conservative leader is on top form in this personal and funny interview.

Kemi outlines the challenges her party faces in opposing Labour as well as trying to stave off Reform and the resurgent Lib Dems.

It's a fascinating hour assessing how the Conservatives move on from their record in government.

We tackle all the big questions. How do the Tories defeat Reform?

Why does the timing of policy announcements matter? What's her favourite McDonalds order?

It flies by.

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield)

https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-the-political-party-with-guest-andy-burnham

14 July: Michael Gove

https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

SEE Matt's final 'End of an Era Tour' shows:

12 June: York, The Crescent

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre

14 June: Faversham, The Alex

www.mattforde.com

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Guto Harri

Guto has done it all.

From covering domestic and international politics for the BBC, to working for Boris Johnson in Number 10.

He's got some great stories from his varied career, including the storm surrounding him taking the knee live on GB News.

An optimist, he's drawn to positive characters and despairs at the state of all the major parties.

So what does he think will happen? And would he ever go into elected politics?

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

4 June: Leeds City Varieties

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse

6 June: Cambridge Junction

12 June: York, The Crescent

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre

14 June: Faversham, The Alex

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Delivery.

It's a popular word in politics, but how to Prime Ministers ensure it happens?

Michelle is Researcher in Residence at 10 Downing Street and Lecturer in Government Studies at The Strand Group, King's College.

She has written a new book 'The Art of Delivery: The Inside Story of How the Blair Government Transformed Britain’s Public Services'.

This is a wonderful insight into the inner workings of 10 Downing Street and how Tony Blair changed his approach to the civil service during his premiership.

Michelle brings the internal machinations to life in this fascinating and entertaining interview.

BUY Michelle's book here: https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-art-of-delivery

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9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre

4 June: Leeds City Varieties

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse

6 June: Cambridge Junction

12 June: York, The Crescent

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre

14 June: Faversham, The Alex

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Alan Rhodes

A few weeks ago Reform took control of Nottinghamshire County Council on a landslide.

How did this happen and why didn't Nottinghamshire vote Labour instead?

Alan Rhodes has been a Labour councillor in Nottinghamshire for nearly 40 years.

He understands the shifting politics of the county and the country.

This is a fantastic analysis of what's happening at a local and national level.

It's also a brilliant insight into local government with a dedicated public servant.

Enjoy!

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre

4 June: Leeds City Varieties

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse

6 June: Cambridge Junction

12 June: York, The Crescent

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre

14 June: Faversham, The Alex

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Wes Streeting - LIVE

The Health Secretary is on cracking form as he defends Labour's progress so far but demonstrates a clear impatience to deliver change as quickly as possible.

We discuss all the big questions:

What is Labour getting right?

Are the government scared of Reform?

What is that cucumber for?

It'll all make sense...

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre

4 June: Leeds City Varieties

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse

6 June: Cambridge Junction

12 June: York, The Crescent

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre

14 June: Faversham, The Alex

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.