Matt Forde's Political Party

Chris Coghlan Chris recently took the unusual step of setting up a new political party. They're called 'Renew' and are a centrist, pro-European party, but will they be able to gain a foothold in British politics? Chris explains what setting up a new party involves, how policy is made, what their aims and ambitions for the future are and where his driving force comes from. It's a fascinating insight into how to create a political movement. You can follow Chris here: @_chris_coghlan You can follow Renew here: @Renew_Britain You can follow Matt here: @mattforde And you can buy tickets to Matt's live shows and the tour that he won't shut up about here: www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen Smith was, until a few days ago, the Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. In this exclusive and wide-ranging interview, Owen tells Matt about how some strange animals dominated his early political life, the nickname his battlebus got and his departure from the Shadow Cabinet. You can follow Owen here: @OwenSmith_MP You can follow Matt here: @mattforde For tickets to Matt's nights at the Soho Theatre, other tour dates and the Political Party go to: www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Round Laura Round of the liberal conservative think tank Bright Blue takes us inside the world of policymaking and shares some behind-the-scenes stories from the Remain campaign. Oh and don't forget your wellies, we're off to Tory Glastonbury! You can follow Laura here: @LauraRound You can follow Bright Blue here: @WeAreBrightBlue You can follow Matt here: @mattforde For tickets to all of Matt's tour dates, and to stop him endlessly self-promoting, go to: www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a Political Party first, Matt is joined by an academic, Prof Roger Scully. Roger is Professor of Political Science at Cardiff University and author of 'The End of British Party Politics' which is out in April 2018. As well as exploring the competing political forces in each of the nations of the UK, Matt tries to get Roger to predict the future... Follow Roger here: @roger_scully Follow Matt here: @mattforde Get tickets for all of Matt's tour dates: www.mattforde.com/live Order Roger's book 'The End of British Party Politics' here: https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-end-of-british-party-politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Leader of the Labour Party, Ed Miliband joins Matt for a whirlwind ride which includes amongst many other things: impressions, snooker and the Sunday Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord Daniel Finkelstein has advised more Conservative leaders than almost anyone else in recent history and gives Matt an illuminating peek behind the curtain of the leaderships of John Major, William Hague, David Cameron and Theresa May. He also gives some tips on how to get the most of your time in the House of Lords - should you ever be enobled - and gives his unique perspective on the Jeremy Corbyn Czech spy story. An hour just wasn't enough... Email the show: [email protected] Follow Daniel on Twitter: @dannythefink Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Get tickets to see Matt's brand new tour here: www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jan Halper-Hayes was a consultant to President Trump's transition team and Chair of Republicans Overseas from 2013-2016. As well as her political insight, Jan also shares her psychological insight on the President, politicians in general and her findings about successful men. Tickets for Matt's tour shows can be bought here: www.mattforde.com/live Follow Jan: @biz_shrink Follow Matt: @mattforde Email the show: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Staines aka Guido Fawkes gives Matt a rare interview and takes us behind the scenes at Britain's most successful political blog site. As well as the history of the site and the driving force behind it, he and Matt discuss Paul's relationship with politics and politicians, his role in exposing the infamous 'Red Rag' story and a heck of a revelation about which influential individual was planning to buy the website off him and how much for. You can follow Paul on Twitter: @GuidoFawkes You can follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Email the show: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Cleverly, the new Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, joins Matt for a riotous political hour. The pair discuss everything from housing to pornography. Email the show: [email protected] Follow James on Twitter: @JamesCleverly Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde To buy tickets to the Political Party and Matt's other live dates go to www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen Bennett, Deputy Political Editor of Huffington Post, gives us a first on the Political Party: a journalists perspective on politics. He takes Matt on a hilarious and magical journey into the Lobby - the exclusive group of reporters who are privy to regular briefings from Downing Street. Owen reflects on the highs and lows of the job, from bantering with Prime Ministers to getting spat at in the street. Decide which you think is worse... Email the show: [email protected] Follow Owen on Twitter: @owenjbennett Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the new Political Party weekly. In the first episode of this bold new era Matt is joined by Theo Bertram who worked as a Special Adviser to both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown in Downing Street. Theo shares some brilliant inside stories that you won't hear anywhere else about working at the very top of UK politics, including going 'undercover' to record George Osborne... which doesn't exactly go to plan. Email the show with any questions, reactions or thoughts: [email protected] You can follow Matt on Twitter @mattforde You can follow Theo on Twitter @theobertram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exciting announcement for the podcast and information on how to get tickets for the up and coming series of Unpsun on Dave TV Channel.Email: [email protected] with date you would like to come, your name and number of tickets required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Outspoken Conservative MP Anna Soubry and former London Mayor Ken Livingstone join Matt in the second of two shows recorded at the Leicester Square Theatre. Also features MP4 - the world's only Parliamentary rock band! For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Conservative Party chair Baroness Sayeeda Warsi and former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg join Matt to discuss their books, Cabinet rows, Christmas and why Sayeeda definitely wasn't part of an Islamist sleeper cell. The world's only Parliamentary rock band, MP4 are also part of the action. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith tells Matt about what's it like taking protection to an Aston Villa game, the realities of Cabinet meetings, the pressures of being Home Secretary and why politicians shouldn't work with cats. You can follow Matt on Twitter here: @mattforde and Jacqui here: @jacqui_smith1 For tickets to the live shows, including the Christmas specials on 6 and 7 December and all of Matt's tour dates, go to www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour MP Clive Lewis joins Matt to discuss his time serving in Afghanistan, Labour's changing fortunes under Corbyn, Clive's own experience of apologising for offence language and lots more. You can follow Matt here: @mattforde and Clive here: @labourlewis For tickets to the live shows, including the Christmas specials on 6 and 7 December and all of Matt's tour dates, go to www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the biggest beasts in the history of British politics joins Matt for a unique discussion, covering Margaret Thatcher, Brexit and iPhones. It's an enlightening interview with an era-defining politician. Matt is on a nationwide tour from this weekend and you can get tickets for all of his shows here: www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode recorded at the Edinburgh festival, Matt is joined by former Chancellor Alistair Darling. Alistair was Chancellor of the Exchequer during the most turbulent period since the war, and also at the centre of another major event – leading the campaign against Scottish independence referendum of 2014. For tickets to Matt Forde's Live dates go to www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Conservative leader and Foreign Secretary joins Matt to reflect on the recent 2017 General Election and talk about his fascinating career. Arguably the funniest Parliamentarian of his generation, William gives a frank and hilarious account of the state of British and global politics. Tickets for Matt's brand new Edinburgh show can be bought here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/matt-forde-a-show-hastily-rewritten-in-light-of-recent-events-again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined this month by Chris Huhne, British journalist and former politician who was the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Eastleigh from 2005 to 2013. You can still get FREE tickets to the last two episodes of UNSPUN Series 3, Sunday 4th June and Wednesday the 7th June at www.tvrecordings.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined this month by Anna Soubry, MP for Broxtowe in Nottinghamshire since the 2010. Filming for UNSPUN Series 3 begins on the 17th May 2017 in London and continues every Wednesday and Sunday until 7th June. As a subscriber to the podcast you can get exclusive guaranteed tickets to Unspun recordings by emailing: [email protected] Subject: FREE UNSPUN TICKETS Body: quantity of seats you would like and Date(s)you want to attend Show dates are: London Studios: May 17th, 21st, 24th, 31st Jun 4th and 7th Elstree Studios: May 28th Go to www.mattforde.com or www.tvrecordings.com for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online. dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former education secretary MP Nicky Morgan sat down with Matt on the day Article 50 was triggered and discuss what life has been like in her diverse roles in government. You can get FREE tickets to the season finale of UNSPUN at www.tvrecordings.com For live dates and more info on up-and-coming events please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online. dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online. dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online. dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online. dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined this month by Labour party MP for Leicester South and shadow secretary of state for health, Jon Ashworth. Book FREE tickets to see live recording of UNSPUN with Matt Forde weekly from Tuesday the 28th Feb 2017 here: www.tvrecordings.com and find out more at: www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by Labour rising star Jess Phillips on the latest Political Party Podcast. For future shows visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt hosted a Christmas Special political party with on stage guests Alastair Campbell and Ed Balls, there was also music from Unspun live band of MP4. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined on stage this month by Paddy Ashdown, politician and former diplomat who served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1988 until August 1999. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined on stage this month by Ed Balls who was the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer when he lost his seat in 2015. Ed has recently been labeled a "National Treasure" whilst competing on BBC One's - Strictly Come Dancing. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. You can watch the show in full on Dave catch-up online.dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. Watch the full show every Wednesday on Dave at 10pm.Watch this episode in full at dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. Watch the full show every Wednesday on Dave at 10pm.Watch this episode in full at dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined on stage this month by Nick Clegg who was deputy prime minister during the Cameron coalition and previous leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick has been MP for Sheffield Hallam since 2005. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. Watch the full show every Wednesday on Dave at 10pm.Watch this episode in full at http://dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the podcast version of Unspun with Matt Forde. Watch the full show every Wednesday on Dave at 10pm. Watch this episode in full at http://uktvplay.uktv.co.uk/shows/unspun-with-matt-forde/watch-online/?video=5126884937001 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month Matt is at Edinburgh Festival where he is joined by Andrea Leadsoms Conservative bid campaign manager and prominent Brexiteer, MP Tim Loughton. Find out about more of Matt’s up and coming shows here: www.mattforde.com or follow Matt on Twitter @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month Matt is joined by prominent Brexit campaigner and Conservative MP for Ribble Valley, Nigel Evans. Find out about more of Matt’s up and coming shows here: www.mattforde.com or follow Matt on Twitter @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined on stage this month by Tim Farron, leader of the Liberal Democrats, and the MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month Matt is joined by the SNP's parliamentary leader and spokesperson in the UK House of Commons as well as MP for Moray, Angus Robertson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the latest show Matt is joined by talented filibuster and Conservative party Eurosceptic, Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset since 2010. For info on future guests visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by 2015 Labour leadership candidate and the current MP for Leicester West, Liz Kendall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by the current Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by SNP politician and Edinburgh East MP, Tommy Sheppard. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest show Matt is joined by former Prime Minister Tony Blair. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by the Deputy Chairman of UKIP, Suzanne Evans For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by the leader of the Scottish Conservative Party, Ruth Davidson, in a show recorded live at the Edinburgh Festival 2015. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is joined by former leader of the Scottish Labour Party, Jim Murphy, in his first interview after leaving the role. For future dates please visit www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.