The Political Party
The Political Party
Episodes
Episodes of The Political Party
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Iain McNicol This. 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. S
Siobhan Baillie What's it like to lose your seat after one term, when your political career was really starting to flourish? Siobhan was the MP for Stroud and had worked hard to do the job properly. But that experience was cut short in July. A
Emma Revell What does a Thatcherite think tank do when the Tories are out of office?Emma Revell from the Centre for Policy Studies briefs us on what's next for one of Britain's most influential organisations. Plus... why being a Lib Dem first i
Murdo Fraser - Scottish Conservative Leadership Special What's next for the Conservatives in the UK and in Scotland? Murdo Fraser wants to lead the party into the Holyrood election in 2026. But what's a realistic ambition for them and how do th
Sarah lived in Downing Street for the entirety of the last Labour government. What is the role of a political spouse? Why doesn't the UK formalise the role? More importantly, what was Sarah and Gordon's first date like? This is the hilarious i
Jacob Rees-Mogg: LIVE at the Edinburgh Festival After an earthquake of an election for Jacob and the Conservatives, what does the future hold? Jacob Rees-Mogg opens up on why the Tories lost, how they can win again and whether he'll stand next
After Labour's stunning general election victory. Anas Sarwar is on the brink of becoming First Minister. But what would Labour do if they won in Scotland? And more importantly, will Anas be getting a makeover? SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Fest
James Frith JUST ANNOUNCED: Come and see The Political Party LIVE at the Edinburgh Festival with the following guests: 13 August: Anas Sarwar 18 August: Jacob Rees-Mogg 19 August: Sarah Brown Tickets: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows J
Toby Perkins Toby won his Chesterfield seat for the fifth time at the recent general election. But how did he retain his seat throughout Labour's darkest years when colleagues around him were losing theirs? One of the most likeable MPs in the
Jovan Owusu-Nepaul Jovan is already a political star and he's only in his 20s. A former Labour staffer, he tells the inside story of what it was like standing against Nigel Farage in Clacton. This is about so much more than what happened in
Shama TatlerShama was the Labour candidate in Chingford and Woodford Green and almost unseated Iain Duncan Smith just a few weeks ago. Had it not been for an independent candidate standing in the seat, Shama would almost certainly have won. Sha
Anthony Mangnall Anthony was one of the stars of the Election 24 Series. A former adviser to William Hague, he'd been the Conservative MP for Totnes since 2019. On 4 July he lost his seat to the Lib Dems. In this candid and hilarious interv
Election 24 Season Finale with Lauren Edwards It's all over, but how did all our guests do? You're about to find out with the Political Party Results Service. We couldn't end the series without catching up with one of our guests, so let's g
Election 24, Episode 32 It's Polling Day! Soak up the final day of the election in style with one last tour of the campaign. Today's candidates are: Ian Murray, Labour, Edinburgh South @IanMurrayMP https://linktr.ee/ianmurraymp Tom Tugen
Election 24, Episode 31 It's Political Christmas Eve! One of the most magical days in the political calendar. The Battlebus picks up pace as we sprint towards the finish. Today's candidates are: Jonathan Ashworth, Labour, Leicester South
Election 24, Episode 30 It's a passionate and energetic day on the podcast as Polling Day becomes visible on the horizon. Enjoy a refreshing glass of rosé but remember, no smoking on the Battlebus! Today's candidates are: Danielle Newson,
Election 24, Episode 29 Today's episode is best enjoyed with some fine wine. And a pint of ale. And a Sunday roast. Today's candidates are: Steve Reed, Labour, Streatham and Croydon North @SteveReedMPhttps://www.stevereedmp.co.uk/ Tom Pridham,
Election 24, Episode 28We're trying to collect them all! The political Pokémon challenge continues with four more candidates: Oliver Ryan, Labour, Burnley @OliverRyanUKhttps://www.oliverryan.org.uk/ Sharmen Rahman, Green, Leicester South @shar
Election 24, Episode 27Imagine a selection box only filled with the best chocolates. Now imagine that in audio form.You've just imagined this episode. Today's candidates are: Emily Thornberry, Labour, Islington South and Finsbury@EmilyThornber
Election 24, Episode 26 The Battlebus fridge is freshly stocked with ice cold lagers, best enjoyed with chips and cake. It'll all make sense. Today's candidates are: Jeremy Hunt, Conservative, Godalming and Ash X: @Jeremy_Hunt W: https://www.j
Election 24, Episode 25 If you think a Sports Direct mug is the biggest thing you can drink tea out of, guess again. It's another treat-filled tour of Britain on the Battlebus. Today's candidates are: Judith Cummins, Labour, Bradford Sout
Election 24, Episode 24The Battlebus picks up the pace as we speed around Britain on another grand tour of Election 24. Today's candidates are:Samia Hersi, Conservative, Queens Park and Maida Vale X: @SamiaHersiW: https://www.samiahersi.uk/Chri
Election 24, Episode 23Prepare yourself for some 90s anthems, we've got a new mixtape on the Battlebus as we hurtle around Britain.Today's candidates are:Natasha Irons, Labour, Croydon East X: @NDIronsW: https://www.natashairons.uk/Conor Burns,
The Battlebus picks up speed as we hurtle towards polling day with more trips to the seaside! Woohoo! Today's candidates are: Mark Maguire, Labour, Castle Point X: @MarkMaguireXW: https://www.castlepointlabour.org.uk/ Tim Bearder, Lib Dem, Gosp
Election 24, Episode 21Positivity, resilience and talent. Today's show is packed with all three. Buckle up, we're taking the bus and the ferry!Today's candidates are:Layla Moran, Lib Dem, Oxford West and AbingdonX: @LaylaMoranW: https://www.oxo
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