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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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Latest Episodes

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

This. Is. Superb.

The former leader of Scottish Labour gives an impassioned and engrossing analysis of everything happening in Scottish and UK politics:

· SNP corruption

· Triple by-election reaction

· ... more

From Hollywood film director to campaigner against the evils of Big Tech, via the House of Lords.

Beeban Kidron is a force of nature and her new book 'Users' charts the rise of Big Tech and crucially tells us how we can fight back.

This is a fascin... more

Prepare yourself for a big fat dose of political optimism.

Jeremy Hunt is asking a big question: can we be rich again?

His latest book seeks to answer this and before he gets into what needs to change, he also believes that there's plenty to be c... more

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Recent Guests

Johann Lamont
Former leader of Scottish Labour (2011-2014)
Scottish Labour
Episode: Show 408. Johann Lamont
Beeban Kidron
Member of the House of Lords (Crossbench), author of Users
House of Lords
Episode: Show 407. Beeban Kidron
Jeremy Hunt
Former Chancellor, former Foreign Secretary, Health Secretary
British Parliament
Episode: Show 406. Jeremy Hunt
Lucy Powell
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Labour Party
Episode: Show 405. Lucy Powell - LIVE
Kieran Andrews
ITV Border Political Editor
ITV
Episode: Show 404. Kieran Andrews
Samantha Niblett
Labour MP behind the Yes, Sex Pleased with British campaign
Labour Party
Episode: Show 403. Samantha Niblett
Lewis Goodall
News broadcaster and author
Newsnight, Sky News, LBC
Episode: Show 402. Lewis Goodall
Steve Baker
Former MP for Wickham, Eurosceptic figure, founder of Fighting for a Free Future
Conservative Party
Episode: Show 401. Steve Baker
Andrew Marr
Broadcast journalist and former BBC political editor
BBC/LBC
Episode: Show 400. Andrew Marr - Replay

Host

Matt Forde
Host of the show, comedian and political commentator

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • 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 Kingdom3 months ago
  • Nandy disaster

    Worst episode ever

    Awful intro stand-up

    Awkward interview

    Half pint

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    George Agdgdgdwango
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Karl Turner: what a joy!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amfbkk
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Surprise

    This show was a surprise for me, a compelling and revealing interview

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enraged of Hereford
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Always good listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hermit in France
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Guests are brought out of their comfort zones with a thoughtful, humorous interviewing style.
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The host draws insightful, behind-the-scenes commentary from politics and media.
Listeners appreciate the broad guest mix and the approachable take on heavy political topics.

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#90
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Show 408. Johann Lamont
Q: What do you think Labour should focus on at a UK level regarding leadership?
Lamont emphasizes the need for substantive policy reforms (not just leadership changes) that improve services like health, education, and welfare, arguing that voters respond to tangible improvements in daily life rather than theatre.
Show 407. Beeban Kidron
Q: Is part of this also that just if there's a quick, easy fix, people like it, that they go, we don't have to think about funding?
She argues that quick fixes ignore deeper issues like dependency on US tech giants; instead, the focus should be on developing sovereign, UK-based capabilities and ensuring data and technology benefit the public and democracy, not just profits.
Show 407. Beeban Kidron
Q: Let's just take those two points first and foremost. How did Big Tech take over?
Kidron explains it as a collective evolution driven by technical experts who built real-time, global networks, which gradually became gatekeepers; regulation lagged behind and lobbying entrenched the system, allowing tech to expand its influence while politicians sought short-term wins.
Show 405. Lucy Powell - LIVE
Q: What is your view on leadership stability and whether Labour should have a leadership election?
Powell emphasizes long-term thinking, unity, and the costs of leadership contests, suggesting that stability and credible policy delivery are more important than frequent leadership changes.
Show 406. Jeremy Hunt
Q: OK, so come on on what you do. What are we getting right then? What are the positives?
Hunt highlights strengths such as world-class universities, strong AI potential, a robust financial sector, and a healthcare system with room to improve efficiency through reform and smarter delivery of services.

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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. Johann Lamont
2. Beeban Kidron
3. Jeremy Hunt
4. Lucy Powell
5. Kieran Andrews
6. Samantha Niblett
7. Lewis Goodall
8. Steve Baker

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