Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents Matt Forde's Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers.
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Smart Phones and the link to tyranny: James Marriott
Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 57:34
James Marriott is an exceptional writer. His debut book 'The New Dark Ages' charts our shocking decline in reading and what the political impact of that already is.
This is a warning about the profound impact on smart phones on us as human beings and how they are directly linked to the rise of charismatic, populist leaders.
Reading less and scrolling more is ruining our politics.
It's not massively optimistic, but it is absolutely compelling.
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Burnham's TikTok Teens: Lottie Viola and Poppy Alsford
Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 52:16
Why is Andy Burnham's online game so strong? And what the hell is looksmaxxing?
Two of the social media stars behind the Prime Minister's online dominance explain what works well on TikTok and Instagram and why the new PM is so adept at it.
Lottie, 19, and Poppy, 17, don't just take us inside the world of political stan accounts, they give us a fascinating insight into how young people think about politics and their futures and why they find progressive politics so hopeful.
This is a glimpse into the political future with two young people already shaping the present.
I was the only MP allowed into Gaza. This is what I saw: Labour Minister Melanie Ward
Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 01:02:53
Melanie Ward has only been an MP two years and she is already a government minister, promoted to the government by Andy Burnham.
Melanie worked in international aid before becoming an MP and continues to be an advocate for some of the most vulnerable people on the planet.
Two years ago she visited Gaza and she describes the horrors she witnessed.
This is a frank discussion about why Labour's policy on Gaza has changed and what it means for the Middle East and for domestic politics here in the UK.
And as Labour gathers in Liverpool for its Annual Conference, what song might Melanie be singing at the karaoke..?
'My Trump joke went viral but it had a serious point': SDLP leader Claire Hanna
Monday, September 21, 2026 • Duration 01:00:45
Claire Hanna went viral with a superb joke about Donald Trump after he apparently supported a united Ireland.
The leader of the SDLP gives us a comprehensive and entertaining briefing about the state of politics in Northern Ireland and has clear ideas about how to improve the system and its politics.
On top of the detail, passionate and funny, Claire embodies the hope of a politics free of sectarianism.
I was diagnosed with cancer on election day: Malcolm Offord LIVE in Edinburgh
Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 01:03:30
This is astonishing.
Malcolm Offord is the leader of Reform in Scotland and led them to a huge result in May, tying with Scottish Labour on 17 seats.
But that day had mixed feelings for him as he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
It was the latest chapter in an incredible life that led him from Greenock on the west coast of Scotland, to the House of Lords via the City of London.
Made a peer and a minister by Boris Johnson, Malcolm has brilliant stories about dealing with him, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.
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9 November: Liz Kendall (London)
21 December: Wes Streeting (London)
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Sturgeon wrong to criticise SNP: Stephen Flynn LIVE in Edinburgh
Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 01:02:42
One of the SNP's top talents, Stephen Flynn is on hilarious form at the Edinburgh Festival.
He opens up about his frustrations with Nicola Sturgeon's critique of the SNP campaign and exclusively reveals that he'd already resigned as SNP Leader in Westminster BEFORE the 2024 general election had been called.
Stephen's got great stories about small talk with ex-Prime Ministers at the Cenotaph as well as his experiences from his summer travelling across the USA with the Tartan Army at the World Cup.
It's clear to see why he's so highly regarded, especially as he had to overcome major health problems in his youth.
This is a story of resilience, determination. And football.
See the Political Party Live on Stage:
18 August: Douglas Alexander (Edinburgh)
20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh)
9 November: Liz Kendall (London)
21 December: Wes Streeting (London)
GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027:
