The Political Party

Jess and Sarah join Matt for a lively Christmas special at the Leicester Square Theatre. To get tickets for Matt's 'Brexit Through the Gift Shop' Tour, including his recently added dates at the Southbank Centre and Other Palace, go to www.mattforde.com/live Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Jess on Twitter: @jessphillips Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarahwollaston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick O'Flynn is an MEP for the East of England and recently defected from UKIP to the SDP. Yes, the SDP are still going and they're Eurosceptic. Paddy takes us inside UKIP, his experience of being a 'centrist' member of it and shines a light on some of the disputes within the party in the last few years, including the final one with Gerrard Batten and why he could no longer stay in the party. He and Matt also discuss what a No Deal Brexit would mean. This one really could have lasted ten hours. Buy tickets for the Christmas specials here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Buy tickets for Matt's tour here: www.mattforde.com/live Follow Paddy on Twitter here: @oflynnmep Follow Matt on Twitter here: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof Philip Cowley Philip Cowley is Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. His latest book 'The British General Election of 2017' is widely regarded as the Bible of the last general election. He's an expert on Parliamentary voting and behaviour. In this light-hearted interview he explains what he loves and loathes about politics as well as giving a fascinating insight into the forces shaping politics. Buy tickets to the Political Party Christmas Specials here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Order 'The British General Election of 2017' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-General-Election-2017/dp/3319959352/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544018588&sr=1-1&keywords=philip+cowley Follow Philip on Twitter: @philipjcowley Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Thornberry - Live Emily Thornberry is one of the biggest stars in British politics. She joins Matt for a raucous evening with risque tales of campaigning as well as emotional stories about her upbringing. Emily and Matt also discuss the merits of her voice. Oh and there's Brexit. Because of course there is. Get tickets to Matt's live 'Brexit Through the Gift Shop' shows on 1 and 5 December here: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/133159-brexit-through-gift-shop-matt-forde-2018 The guests for Matt's Political Party Christmas Specials are: 19 December: Jess Phillips and Sarah Wollaston 20 December: Alastair Campbell and Nick Boles You can get tickets here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Follow Emily on Twitter: @EmilyThornberry Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Hague is an entrepreneur and founder of 'These Islands', a forum to promote unity between the people of the United Kingdom. In this fascinating interview he outlines his work trying to hold the SNP's Sustainable Growth Commission to account and the pros and cons of making a positive case for 'the Union'. Tickets for Matt's Southbank shows are here: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/133159-brexit-through-gift-shop-matt-forde-2018 Ticket's for the Leicester Square Theatre Christmas Specials are here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Visit the website: http://www.these-islands.co.uk/ Follow Kevin on Twitter: @kevverage Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Bastani is the founder of left-wing website Novara Media and author of the forthcoming book 'Luxury Automated Communism Now!'. A prominent and passionate supporter of Jeremy Corbyn, he and Matt discuss the future of the economy, dieting, Brexit, poppies and WhatsApp groups. Buy tickets to Matt's fully updated 'Brexit Through the Gift Shop': https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/133159-brexit-through-gift-shop-matt-forde-2018 Buy tickets to the Political Party Christmas Specials: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Follow Aaron on Twitter: @AaronBastani Pre-order 'Fully Automated Luxury Communism Now' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fully-Automated-Luxury-Communism-Manifesto/dp/1786632624/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541506954&sr=8-1&keywords=bastani Visit Novara Media: https://novaramedia.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord Andrew Cooper Andrew Cooper is the founder of polling company Populus and was Director of Strategy to David Cameron in Downing Street. In this gripping interview, he explains how polling works, how the industry has changed, how mistakes happen and the social changes influencing our politics. He also discusses his own political beliefs and his time working in Number 10. Get tickets to see Matt at the Southbank Centre here: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/133159-brexit-through-gift-shop-matt-forde-2018 Get tickets to the Political Party Christmas Specials here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewCooper__ Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones is the First Minister of Wales and Leader of the Welsh Labour Party. He has led Wales for 9 years and as he comes to the end of his time as FM, he tells Matt about what he's learned from leadership, what being Welsh means and explains the Welsh love of nicknames. Never has pragmatism sounded so exciting and vital. Tickets for the Political Party Christmas Specials here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Tickets for 'Brexit Through The Gift Shop' at the Southbank Centre: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/133159-brexit-through-gift-shop-matt-forde-2018 Follow Carwyn on Twitter: @AMCarwyn Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Merrick Jane was a Time Person of the Year in 2017 and has been at the heart of British political journalism for nearly 20 years. She joins Matt to discuss her career - including the differences between working for the Daily Mail and the Independent on Sunday - an her politics. Jane also talks about her experience of sexual harassment in Westminster, which led to Michael Fallon leaving the Cabinet. Follow Jane on Twitter here: @janemerrick23 Sign up to The Spoon here: https://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=21fa5128a0c21d9389adf24c1&id=04bf766052 Follow Matt on Twitter here: @mattforde Buy tickets to The Political Party here: https://www.theotherpalace.co.uk/whats-on/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/booking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al Murray Al is the first comedian to join Matt on the Political Party. The pair discuss political history, the reinvigoration of the Landlord with Brexit and the free speech. Plus loads more. You can watch Al Murray: Why does Everyone Hate the English on the 8th October at 9pm on The History Channel. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mattforde You can follow Al on Twitter @almurray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.