
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 517 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

Dan is a tax expert. A proper tax expert.
You may have seen him on Channel 4 recently getting immensely frustrated with Gary Stevenson about a wealth tax.
Dan doesn't agree with a wealth tax and in this fascinating interview he explains why.
He al... more
The one-and-only Andrew Neil pops in for a gripping hour of political and media analysis.
What's it like working for Rupert Murdoch?
Has Andrew ever tried to go into politics?
What really happened with Bobby Gillespie?
All that and so much mo... more
You're not going to hear anyone else talk about politics like this.
Suzanne is an original thinker. From bunking off school and doing acid while selling Marxism Today to ending up writing for The Telegraph. Her route through her career and life is ... more
Let's go back in time five years and see what, if anything, has really changed...
In 2021 Andy was Mayor of Manchester but was clearly developing his thinking on where power in the UK lies.
This is a great mix of thoughtful political analysis and ... more
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I really am
Andrew Neil gave a v long (interesting, controversial, challenging) answer about Murdoch.
“What’s he like to work with?”was your immediate question
Like you’d just met Neil on a cruise ship, rather than developing an interview
Stick to football, get Gary Neville on here instead
Less is more Fordey, do less!
Really interesting, v well informed guest about how to fix things. The question is who is the UK version of De Gaulle ?
Worst episode ever
Awful intro stand-up
Awkward interview
Half pint
Loved this episode. Mr Turner’s plain speaking is so refreshing. Especially his thoughts on McSweeney and his lack of insight in to local East Yorkshire/Humberside politics.
This show was a surprise for me, a compelling and revealing interview
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Apple Podcasts | #67 |
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A witty, accessible look at UK politics that blends sharp interviewing with humor. Across episodes, thematic threads include party dynamics, media coverage, policy trade-offs, and the real-world impact of political decisions. Guests range from cabinet ministers and MPs to think-tank researchers, journalists, and policy insiders, producing candid conversations that mix insight with entertaining banter. The show stands out for its lighthearted host style that still raises tough questions, and for featuring a wide spectrum of political perspectives, from Labour to Greens to the Conservative side, often with behind-the-scenes anecdotes about political life.
Potential listeners should expect candid policy debates, behind-the-scenes industry com... more
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Recent guests on Matt Forde's Political Party include:
1. Dan Neidle
2. Andrew Neil
3. Andy Burnham
4. Johann Lamont
5. Beeban Kidron
6. Jeremy Hunt
7. Lucy Powell
8. Kieran Andrews
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