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: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 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: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 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: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 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: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 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: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Owen on Twitter: @owenjbennett Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.