• Show 395. Chris Curtis
    Mar 23 2026

    Chris is 32 and was elected in 2024.

    Despite that, he's already made a name for himself as the co-chair of the Labour Growth Group.

    But who are they and what would they do differently?

    A former pollster, what's his take on Labour's position and can it be saved?

    More importantly, what is the most nutritious item on the Wetherspoons menu?

    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

    30 March: Lisa Nandy

    20 April: Shabana Mahmood

    11 May: Lewis Goodall

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/


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    53 mins
  • Show 394. Karl Turner
    Mar 16 2026

    Strap in for an energetic hour of raw analysis from Labour's Karl Turner.

    He's been going viral lately and you're about to discover why.

    Karl is forthright but fair in assessing Labour's issues and what the PLP actually want from the leadership.

    His perspective my surprise you.

    He's also had his fair share of health issues in the last few years and is open and honest about it all.

    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE


    30 March: Lisa Nandy

    20 April: Shabana Mahmood

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/


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    https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Show 393. Zack Polanski - LIVE
    Mar 11 2026

    Zack Polanski has catapulted The Green Party into the national conversation like no-one else before him.

    So how have The Greens captured so much attention?

    What do they actually stand for?

    Can his policies survive until the election?

    And more importantly, what was his favourite meat?

    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

    30 March: Lisa Nandy

    20 April: Shabana Mahmood

    11 May: Lewis Goodall

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/


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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Show 392. Christopher Snowdon
    Mar 2 2026

    What is lifestyle economics and why does it matter?

    The IEA's Christopher Snowdon is a fun-loving political thinker and explains his opposition to puritanism, why we should have more freedom and what that would mean for our policies on smoking, alcohol, gambling and the very existence of the NHS.

    Also... what are ultra-processed foods and are they necessarily bad?

    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

    9 March: Zack Polanski

    30 March: Lisa Nandy

    20 April: Shabana Mahmood

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/


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    58 mins
  • Show 391. Mick Lynch - REPLAY
    Feb 23 2026


    A classic from 2022... was it really four years ago?


    In his pomp as RMT's General Secretary, Mick Lynch was on sparkling form.

    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE


    9 March: Zack Polanski


    30 March: Lisa Nandy

    20 April: Shabana Mahmood

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/


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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Show 390. David Miliband - Live
    Feb 17 2026

    Oh boy, are you in for a treat.

    Political colossus David Miliband is in the UK and is on blistering form.

    This is impassioned, urgent and absolutely electrifying.

    An absolute classic.


    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE


    9 March: Zack Polanski


    30 March: Lisa Nandy

    20 April: Shabana Mahmood

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/


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    https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • *The Matt Forde Focus Group returns – Free tickets*
    Feb 13 2026
    To get first access to FREE audience tickets to series two of The Matt Forde Focus Group sign-up to my mailing list at www.mattforde.com/focus-group

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    1 min
  • Show 389. Hilary Cass
    Feb 9 2026

    Baroness Cass didn't expect to end up in the House of Lords.


    She began her career as a paediatrician, a career path that culminated in her publishing the Cass Review into Gender Identity Services.


    This is a thoughtful and empathetic analysis of the experiences of vulnerable young people.


    Hilary takes us inside the report and her findings.


    She also makes a compelling case for banning social media for under 16s... and tells us what it's like being a newbie in the Upper Chamber.


    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE


    16 February: David Miliband


    9 March: Zack Polanski


    30 March: Lisa Nandy

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/


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    1 hr and 16 mins