Show 58 - Dr Jan Halper-Hayes | The Political Party (2024)

01:11:02| Monday, November 25, 2024

This is inspirational.David was the Conservative MP for Banff and Buchan for 7 years.Then he suffered a spinal stroke. Incredibly he wasn't allowed to defend his seat in the general election.This is the remarkable story of how he recovered, why he was blocked and how he's remained so positive.FOLLOWDavid on X: @david_duguidSEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows202427 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

01:02:23| Monday, November 18, 2024

Salma Shah is back!The Tory strategist gives her entertaining assessment of Kemi Badenoch and how the Tories are doing.This is such a great chat in which I have my centre-left prejudices thoroughly checked.Talking about the Opposition has never been more fun.FOLLOWSalma on X: @OmmasalmaSEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows202420 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

01:04:13| Monday, November 11, 2024

Seth Harris - US Election SpecialWell, it happened.This is a comprehensive and entertaining analysis of why and how Trump won the election with friend of the show, Seth Harris.Seth served in Obama's Cabinet and worked closely with both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.If you're looking for answers, you'll find them here.FOLLOWSeth on X: @MrSethHarrisSEEMatt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre:https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows202414 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre -EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre -EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse -EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre -EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre -EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club -EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm -EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club -EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre -EXTRA DATE

54:47| Monday, November 4, 2024

Darren Jones - Budget SpecialThis is a cracker.A full Budget briefing from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury which includes some excellent breakfast chat.SEEMatt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre:https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows20246 November:Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre -EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre -EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse -EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre -EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre -EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club -EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm -EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club -EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre -EXTRA DATE

52:50| Monday, October 28, 2024

One of our most gifted political writers reflects on the death of Alex Salmond and the current state of Scottish politics.This is engrossing from the very first second.SUBSCRIBEto the Ponsonby and Massie podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ponsonby-and-massie-podcast/id1749779794SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows20246 November:Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

01:04:25| Monday, October 21, 2024

Sir Graham BradyWhat's it like telling a Prime Minister their time is up?Sir Graham chaired the 1922 Committee throughout the tenure of five Conservative Prime Ministers.In this entertaining interview he tells us what those private moments with them were like and how each of them used their power differently.This is the thrilling inside account of the most tumultuous political time in living memory.BUYSir Graham's book 'Kingmaker' here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingmaker-Secrets-Truth-about-Ministers/dp/1804188263SEEMatt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre:https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows202424 October:Hull, Truck Theatre6 November:Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre -EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre -EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse -EXTRA DATE4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre -EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre -EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club -EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm -EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club -EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre -EXTRA DATE

01:02:02| Monday, October 14, 2024

Thangam DebbonaireThangam is one of the brightest stars of the Labour movement. As Shadow Culture Secretary she was all set to command the brief in government.But things didn't go to plan. On 4 July, Thangam lost Bristol Central to the Green Party.A classically trained cellist. Thangam has a range of life experience.She's one of the most charismatic and engaging politicians in the country and her reflections on her career so far are thoughtful and hopeful.SEEMatt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre:https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows202424 October:Hull, Truck Theatre6 November:Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre -EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre -EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse -EXTRA DATE4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre -EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre -EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club -EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm -EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club -EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre -EXTRA DATE

50:56| Monday, October 7, 2024

Pam Duncan-GlancyPam is the Shadow Education and Skills Secretary in Scotland.She's only been an MSP for four years but has already made a huge impact.Her life story is fascinating, as is her route into politics. As the first permanent wheelchair user in Holyrood, she has to overcome daily challenges in order to do her job.Pam is an optimist and this is an amazing story about the power of politics and how to get the most out of life.SEEMatt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre:https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows20249 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre24 October:Hull, Truck Theatre6 November:Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre -EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre -EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse -EXTRA DATE4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre -EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre -EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club -EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm -EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club -EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre -EXTRA DATE

01:13:58| Monday, September 30, 2024

Iain McNicolThis. Is. Class.Iain was General Secretary of the Labour Party from 2011 to 2018.He tells us what it was like having to run the party during the most tumultuous time in its history.You'll be hanging on his every word.SEEMatt at on tour until March 2025, including his 2 extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre:https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows202431 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance2 October: Norwich Playhouse3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre24 October:Hull, Truck Theatre6 November:Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre20254 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club