Matt Forde's Political Party

Matt is joined by the Editor of Brexit Central, Jonathan Isaby. The pair first met 12 years ago and here they rekindle their love of political impressions, election coverage and football stickers. Jonathan has been a prominent and influential writer and lobbyist, working for The Telegraph, ConservativeHome and running the Taxpayer's Alliance as their Chief Executive. You can follow Jonathan on Twitter: @Isaby You can follow Brexit Central on Twitter: @BrexitCentral Matt brings his brand-new 'Brexit Through The Gift Shop' show to these places on the following dates: 15 Feb: Leicester 18 Feb: Northallerton 19 Feb: Darlington 20 Feb: Barnard Castle 21 Feb: Hexham 7 March: London - Southbank Centre 8 March: Stafford 12 March: London - Southbank Centre 14 March: Cambridge 15 March: Corby 19 March: London - The Other Palace 26 March: London - Leicester Square Theatre 31 March: Bristol 5 April: Faversham 10 May: Aberystwyth 12 May: Edinburgh 13 May: Glasgow 14 May: Newcastle 18 May: Chorley Tickets available at www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Blair joins Matt for a discussion about the latest on Brexit. What happens with the backstop? Should we delay Article 50? Will he personally protest in the streets if he doesn't get his way? The former Prime Minister answers all those questions and more. You can follow The Institute for Global Change on Twitter and Instagram: @InstituteGC You can read Tony's latest article on Brexit here: https://institute.global/news/tony-blair-what-next-brexit You can catch Matt's tour 'Brexit Through The Gift Shop' here: 9 Feb: Maidstone 15 Feb: Leicester 18 Feb: Northallerton 19 Feb: Darlington 20 Feb: Barnard Castle 21 Feb: Hexham 7 March: London - Southbank Centre 8 March: Stafford 12 March: London - Southbank Centre 14 March: Cambridge 15 March: Corby 19 March: London - The Other Palace 26 March: London - Leicester Square Theatre 31 March: Bristol 5 April: Faversham 10 May: Aberystwyth 12 May: Edinburgh 13 May: Glasgow 14 May: Newcastle 18 May: Chorley Tickets available at www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Blunkett served as Education Secretary, Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions under Tony Blair. One of the most talented and prominent members of the new Labour government, his achievements are even more remarkable given the challenges he had to overcome. David talks warmly and openly about politics then, politics now and how being blind at football matches is a lot better than it used to be. Oh and listen out for a timely intervention from his dog, Barley... Matt is now on tour with his show 'Brexit Through The Gift Shop' on the following dates: 1 Feb: Camberley 2 Feb: Gloucester 3 Feb: Salford 9 Feb: Maidstone 15 Feb: Leicester 18 Feb: Northallerton 19 Feb: Darlington 20 Feb: Barnard Castle 21 Feb: Hexham 7 March: London - Southbank Centre 8 March: Stafford 12 March: London - Southbank Centre 14 March: Cambridge 15 March: Corby 19 March: London - The Other Palace 26 March: London - Leicester Square Theatre 31 March: Bristol 5 April: Faversham 10 May: Aberystwyth 12 May: Edinburgh 13 May: Glasgow 14 May: Newcastle 18 May: Chorley Tickets available at www.mattforde.com/live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Jarvis is Head of Public Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute, a neoliberal think tank inspired by the great Scottish economist and philosopher. She joins Matt to discuss what makes the ASI different to other think tanks, showcases some of their more eye-catching policies and has a wider discussion about markets and the role of the state. Get tickets to Matt's 2019 tour here: www.mattforde.com/live Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Follow Sophie on Twitter: @SophieJarvis94 Follow the ASI on Twitter: @ASI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second festive special Alastair Campbell and Adam Boulton bury the hatchet... or do they? To get tickets for Matt's 'Brexit Through the Gift Shop' Tour, including his recently added dates at the Southbank Centre and Other Palace, go to www.mattforde.com/live Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Alastair on Twitter: @campbellclaret Follow Adam on Twitter: @adamboultonSKY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess and Sarah join Matt for a lively Christmas special at the Leicester Square Theatre. To get tickets for Matt's 'Brexit Through the Gift Shop' Tour, including his recently added dates at the Southbank Centre and Other Palace, go to www.mattforde.com/live Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow Jess on Twitter: @jessphillips Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarahwollaston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick O'Flynn is an MEP for the East of England and recently defected from UKIP to the SDP. Yes, the SDP are still going and they're Eurosceptic. Paddy takes us inside UKIP, his experience of being a 'centrist' member of it and shines a light on some of the disputes within the party in the last few years, including the final one with Gerrard Batten and why he could no longer stay in the party. He and Matt also discuss what a No Deal Brexit would mean. This one really could have lasted ten hours. Buy tickets for the Christmas specials here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Buy tickets for Matt's tour here: www.mattforde.com/live Follow Paddy on Twitter here: @oflynnmep Follow Matt on Twitter here: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof Philip Cowley Philip Cowley is Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. His latest book 'The British General Election of 2017' is widely regarded as the Bible of the last general election. He's an expert on Parliamentary voting and behaviour. In this light-hearted interview he explains what he loves and loathes about politics as well as giving a fascinating insight into the forces shaping politics. Buy tickets to the Political Party Christmas Specials here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Order 'The British General Election of 2017' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-General-Election-2017/dp/3319959352/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544018588&sr=1-1&keywords=philip+cowley Follow Philip on Twitter: @philipjcowley Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Thornberry - Live Emily Thornberry is one of the biggest stars in British politics. She joins Matt for a raucous evening with risque tales of campaigning as well as emotional stories about her upbringing. Emily and Matt also discuss the merits of her voice. Oh and there's Brexit. Because of course there is. Get tickets to Matt's live 'Brexit Through the Gift Shop' shows on 1 and 5 December here: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/133159-brexit-through-gift-shop-matt-forde-2018 The guests for Matt's Political Party Christmas Specials are: 19 December: Jess Phillips and Sarah Wollaston 20 December: Alastair Campbell and Nick Boles You can get tickets here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Follow Emily on Twitter: @EmilyThornberry Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Hague is an entrepreneur and founder of 'These Islands', a forum to promote unity between the people of the United Kingdom. In this fascinating interview he outlines his work trying to hold the SNP's Sustainable Growth Commission to account and the pros and cons of making a positive case for 'the Union'. Tickets for Matt's Southbank shows are here: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/133159-brexit-through-gift-shop-matt-forde-2018 Ticket's for the Leicester Square Theatre Christmas Specials are here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Visit the website: http://www.these-islands.co.uk/ Follow Kevin on Twitter: @kevverage Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.