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Matt Forde's Political Party

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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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Andy Burnham is the first ever Co-operative Party Prime Minister.

So who are the Co-operative Party, how are they funded and what do they stand for?

And more importantly, what do co-operative values tell us about what Andy Burnham plans to do with ... more

Following the death of Jeffrey Archer, let's revisit his appearance on the show six years ago.

He discusses his time as Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party and his relationships with Margaret Thatcher and John Major.

Plus there's a bit of bo... more

Employment Minister Andrew Western gives us a comprehensive briefing on the government’s new plans to get young people into work, education or training.

There’s a bit of stick and a bit of carrot… which Andrew knows all about as he used to work at S... more

Johnny Mercer is back!

He may have lost his seat two years ago but his passion hasn't dimmed and he's as motivated as ever to deliver for veterans.

He also reckons he's put on weight because of going to the pub more now that he's not an MP.

So the... more

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Jeffrey Archer
Bestselling novelist and former Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party
House of Lords
Episode: Jeffrey Archer - REPLAY
Andrew Western
Minister of State for Employment and former Trafford Council leader
UK Government
Episode: We will help NEETS, but if they don’t accept the opportunity they'll lose their benefits with Andrew Western, Minister of State for Employment
Johnny Mercer
Former Minister of State for Veterans Affairs and author of No Way To Run A Country
Episode: Why I'm still fighting for veterans (and why I've put on weight) with Johnny Mercer
James Marriott
Times columnist and author of The New Dark Ages
The Times
Episode: Smart Phones and the link to tyranny: James Marriott
Poppy Alsford
TikTok content creator behind Burnham's Labour-aligned online persona
Labour Party
Episode: Burnham's TikTok Teens: Lottie Viola and Poppy Alsford
Lottie Viola
TikTok content creator behind Burnham's Labour-aligned online persona
Labour Party
Episode: Burnham's TikTok Teens: Lottie Viola and Poppy Alsford
Melanie Ward
Undersecretary of State for Scotland
UK Government
Episode: I was the only MP allowed into Gaza. This is what I saw: Labour Minister Melanie Ward
Claire Hanna
Leader of the SDLP
SDLP
Episode: 'My Trump joke went viral but it had a serious point': SDLP leader Claire Hanna
Matt Langford
Special Adviser to the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer
No. 10 Downing Street
Episode: I worked for Keir Starmer inside Number 10: here's what REALLY happened, with Matt Langford

Host

Matt Forde
Host and comedian/political commentator with a background as a political adviser; guides conversations with a blend of humor and rigor.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Read out more tour dates

    It’s better than the interview

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ghost of Dyche
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Read out tour dates

    Instead of the interview

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    George Agdgdgdwango
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • I’m sorry Matt

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    George Agdgdgdwango
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Ben Judah

    Really interesting, v well informed guest about how to fix things. The question is who is the UK version of De Gaulle ?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123786/:3
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Nandy disaster

    Worst episode ever

    Awful intro stand-up

    Awkward interview

    Half pint

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    George Agdgdgdwango
    United Kingdom7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests consistently report a respectful but probing interview style that surfaces behind-the-scenes insights.
Listeners praise the host's balance of humor and rigorous interviewing.
Guests often receive space to share nuanced perspectives without heavy-handed framing.
Audience notes occasional audio quality concerns but strong guest access and conversation quality.
The show is seen as insightful for those needing deeper political context while still being entertaining.
Some episodes polarize audiences when guests are controversial or topics are hot-button, but overall feedback centers on quality conversations.

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Apple Podcasts
#73
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#220
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Apple Podcasts
#235
New Zealand/News

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Jeffrey Archer - REPLAY
Q: Did you feel a responsibility, having a platform you have, to talk about getting prostate cancer and its effects on you?
Archer says his wife encouraged him to share his experience publicly. He describes getting tested, having surgery, and recovering, and urges men aged 55 and over to seek a blood test.
Jeffrey Archer - REPLAY
Q: Do you think Margaret Thatcher would have voted to remain or leave?
Archer says he cannot know how Thatcher would have voted and would have asked her directly, expecting her to explain her position at length.
We will help NEETS, but if they don’t accept the opportunity they'll lose their benefits with Andrew Western, Minister of State for Employment
Q: So what happens if people choose not to take up one of these schemes?
Western says conditionality applies to people required to search for work, and that benefits can ultimately be stopped if they turn down jobs or other opportunities offered to them.
We will help NEETS, but if they don’t accept the opportunity they'll lose their benefits with Andrew Western, Minister of State for Employment
Q: How can you be sure that it won't befall a similar fate to previous attempts to reform welfare?
Western says the government frames youth unemployment as both a moral emergency and a financial imperative, while recognizing that young people have been failed by public services and that the current system can leave them without meaningful support or engagement.
Why I'm still fighting for veterans (and why I've put on weight) with Johnny Mercer
Q: What is the moral answer to this?
Discussing prosecutions of British forces for crimes during the Troubles, Mercer rejects a general amnesty but says the focus should shift toward truth, reconciliation and recovering information, while leaving the possibility of action based on clear new evidence.

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A sharp, logic-forward political interview show that blends candid insider perspectives with accessible storytelling and light humor. Conversations span UK politics, party strategy, media dynamics, and policy debates, often featuring high-profile policymakers, journalists, and influential thinkers. Notable strengths include a relaxed interview style that surfaces behind-the-scenes realities, a willingness to tackle evolving topics (from Labour dynamics to media trust and tech regulation), and an ability to connect policy detail with everyday relevance. This combination makes it a strong fit for listeners who want informed takes, nuanced debate, and approachable analysis from seasoned political voices.

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Recent guests on Matt Forde's Political Party include:

1. Jeffrey Archer
2. Andrew Western
3. Johnny Mercer
4. James Marriott
5. Poppy Alsford
6. Lottie Viola
7. Melanie Ward
8. Claire Hanna

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