The Political Party

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 politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news  Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.