Simon was Chief Whip under Rishi Sunak and his explosive new book 'Ungovernable' documents the scandalous and tumultuous final term of the Conservative government.

So what's his view of his fellow politicians and the system they inhabit?

Is it impossible for any Prime Minister to truly get their way?

And what's it like being mistaken for Brian Clough?

THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

4 March: Colchester Arts Centre

5 March: Oxford, Glee Club

6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club

7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm

11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE

BUY Simon's book 'Ungovernable' here: https://linktr.ee/SimonHartUngovernable

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Mike Tapp

Mike is one of Labour's hottest rising stars. Elected in July last year, he's already an accomplished media performer.

A former soldier, he is at the vanguard of Labour's patriotic centre.

But why does he wake up so early in the morning?

Wine. Dogs. The military.

This podcast has it all.

THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online

SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

12 February: Bath, Komedia

13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

23 February: Brighton, Komedia

25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

28 February: Chelmsford Theatre

2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)

2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

4 March: Colchester Arts Centre

6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club

7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm

11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

27 March: Oxford, Glee Club

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

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Mhari Aurora

Mhari is a revelation in political broadcasting and in this fascinating chat with Matt she considers some of the big questions facing modern media:

What can the 'mainstream media' learn from Joe Rogan?

How should they cover Donald Trump?

How do you deal with angry taxi drivers?

It's all in here!

THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

23 February: Brighton, Komedia

25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

28 February: Chelmsford Theatre

2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)

2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

4 March: Colchester Arts Centre

6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club

7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm

11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

27 March: Oxford, Glee Club

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

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What a return!

The Chancellor is exceptional form as she discusses Trump, tariffs, the threat of Reform and the inside story of when her hair turned ginger.

This interview has it all. The realities of life in government plus invaluable advice for creating the perfect Yorkshire Pudding.

Oh and a brilliant story about Gordon Brown's tribute to John Prescott...

The next guests at The Duchess Theatre are:

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

12 February: Bath, Komedia

13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

23 February: Brighton, Komedia

25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

28 February: Chelmsford Theatre

2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)

2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

4 March: Colchester Arts Centre

6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club

7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm

11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

27 March: Oxford, Glee Club

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

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Dr Sharon Lockyer

The live comedy industry is worth around £1bn annually to the UK economy, yet it doesn't get included in government conversations about the arts.

As a result, it doesn't receive the financial support that other arts forms routinely get.

To understand why, and to explain the wider impact of live comedy on society, Matt is joined by Dr Sharon Lockyer from Brunel University.

Comedy. It's a serious business.

THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!

10 February: Rachel Reeves

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

12 February: Bath, Komedia

13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

23 February: Brighton, Komedia

25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

28 February: Chelmsford Theatre

2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)

2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

4 March: Colchester Arts Centre

6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club

7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm

11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

27 March: Oxford, Glee Club

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

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This very special episode is brought to you in paid partnership with Cancer Research UK.

At the end of last year, myself, Richard Herring and Mark Steel sat down to have a frank, raw, funny and open conversation about something that has affected us all - cancer. We were later joined by Dr Sam Godfrey, the Science Engagement Lead at Cancer Research UK, who gave us invaluable insight into the incredible work Cancer Research UK are doing and why the future is looking bright.

Disclaimer for this one - very strong language and discussions of cancer diagnosis and treatment are used throughout. Disclaimer: CRUK can only accept donations from countries where we are a registered charity. Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). #ad

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Ava Santina-Evans

Ava is the star of PoliticsJOE, an online platform which covers politics in a different way to other media.

It's hugely successful and in this entertaining and insightful interview, Ava explains the decisions behind that popularity.

This takes in everything: from Labour and trade union issues, to the appeal of Trump, and the appeal of Reform to younger voters.

All modern politics is here!

THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!

10 February: Rachel Reeves

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

12 February: Bath, Komedia

13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

23 February: Brighton, Komedia

25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

28 February: Chelmsford Theatre

2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)

2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

4 March: Colchester Arts Centre

6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club

7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm

11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

27 March: Oxford, Glee Club

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

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Gavin Esler

What can Trump's opponents learn from him?

How should the BBC respond to Elon Musk?

What should Change UK have done differently?

All these questions and more are discussed with a true broadcasting titan.

This is quality from start to finish.

THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!

10 February: Rachel Reeves

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

29 January: Norwich, Playhouse

2 February: Salford, Lowry

4 February: Leeds, City Varieties

5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill

6 February: Chelmsford Theatre

7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre

12 February: Bath, Komedia

13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre

16 February: Cambridge, The Junction

20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts

23 February: Brighton, Komedia

25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club

26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal

28 February: Chelmsford Theatre

2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

4 March: Colchester Arts Centre

6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club

7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm

11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

27 March: Oxford, Glee Club

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

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