This is an exclusive, the first interview Anas has given since becoming a Minister and a Lord.

No stone is unturned as he tells us:

What really happened when he called on Keir Starmer to resign.

Why Scottish Labour lost so badly.

Why he believes there are still legitimate questions the SNP must answer about the party finances...

And so much more.  

It's packed. 

Best enjoyed with a black coffee...

See the Political Party Live on Stage:

15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh)

18 August: Douglas Alexander (Edinburgh)

20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh)

9 November: Liz Kendall (London)

21 December: Wes Streeting (London)

GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027:

www.mattforde.com

MARCH

19 FAVERSHAM The Alex

20 DORKING Halls

APRIL

7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall

8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall

9 LEICESTER Y Theatre

12 SALFORD Lowry

16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate

21 EXETER Northcott Theatre

24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre

28 ALNWICK Playhouse

29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham

30 HULL Asylum

MAY

6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club

12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre

13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall

14 CHORLEY Theatre

18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange

19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks

20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn

21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal

23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall

26 NORWICH Playhouse

27 NORWICH Playhouse

JUNE

2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright

4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre

5 READING Concert Hall

8 CARDIFF The Glee Club

9 BATH Komedia

10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre

11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre

15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal

16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables

18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre

30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse

JULY

1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station

2 GLASGOW The Glee Club

4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre

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Simon McCoy is the man who made BBC News funny.

He is also an absolute news obsessive. 

In this fascinating and entertaining interview, he tells us what it was like moving from the BBC to GB News, what frustrated him about covering the Brexit referendum, and the intervention that Huw Edwards made about Simon's afternoon slot on News 24. 

Packed full of behind-the-scenes insight, this is an absolute cracker with one of our most gifted broadcasters. 

GET TICKETS for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival and touring nationwide in 2027:

www.mattforde.com

MARCH

19 FAVERSHAM The Alex

20 DORKING Halls

APRIL

7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall

8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall

9 LEICESTER Y Theatre

12 SALFORD Lowry

16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate

21 EXETER Northcott Theatre

24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre

28 ALNWICK Playhouse

29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham

30 HULL Asylum

MAY

6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club

12 COVENTRY Warwick Arts Centre

13 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall

14 CHORLEY Theatre

18 STAMFORD Corn Exchange

19 SHEFFIELD Steamworks

20 SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn

21 NOTTINGHAM Theatre Royal

23 LEEDS City Varieties Music Hall

26 NORWICH Playhouse

27 NORWICH Playhouse

JUNE

2 SCUNTHORPE Plowright

4 CANTERBURY Gulbenkian Theatre

5 READING Concert Hall

8 CARDIFF The Glee Club

9 BATH Komedia

10 MONMOUTH Savoy Theatre

11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre

15 BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal

16 MILTON KEYNES The Stables

18 TUNBRIDGE WELLS Trinity Theatre

30 LIVERPOOL Everyman Playhouse

JULY

1 CARLISLE Old Fire Station

2 GLASGOW The Glee Club

4 EDINBURGH Lyceum Theatre

See the Political Party Live on Stage:

9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh)

15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh)

18 August: TBC (Edinburgh)

20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh)

9 November: Liz Kendall (London)

21 December: Wes Streeting (London)

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John McTernan is one of the most fascinating voices on the British left.

He worked at the centre of 10 Downing Street as Tony Blair's Political Secretary.

But now he's in a slightly different space.

His perspective has shifted and he sees new Labour as the end of a different era.

Now he believes Labour has to be more left wing.

So what's changed? 

And how many more agree with him?

SEE Matt's brand-new stand-up show 'Project Holy Moly' at the Edinburgh Festival 5-30 August:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly

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Dan is a tax expert. A proper tax expert.

You may have seen him on Channel 4 recently getting immensely frustrated with Gary Stevenson about a wealth tax.

Dan doesn't agree with a wealth tax and in this fascinating interview he explains why.

He also tells us what really happened during the filming of that infamous interview and what bits were left out...

See Matt at the Soho Theatre trying out new material, 21-25 July:

https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress-4/

Subscribe to Andrew's new podcast, The Andrew Neil Report:

https://open.spotify.com/show/033rtEM2eq993E22SE0vPm

See the Political Party Live on Stage:

9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh)

15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh)

18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh)

20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh)

9 November: Liz Kendall (London)

21 December: Wes Streeting (London)

Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly

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The one-and-only Andrew Neil pops in for a gripping hour of political and media analysis.

What's it like working for Rupert Murdoch?

Has Andrew ever tried to go into politics?

What really happened with Bobby Gillespie?

All that and so much more!

See Matt at the Soho Theatre trying out new material, 21-25 July:

https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress-4/

Subscribe to Andrew's new podcast, The Andrew Neil Report:

https://open.spotify.com/show/033rtEM2eq993E22SE0vPm

See the Political Party Live on Stage:

9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh)

15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh)

18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh)

20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh)

9 November: Liz Kendall (London)

21 December: Wes Streeting (London)

Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly

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You're not going to hear anyone else talk about politics like this.

Suzanne is an original thinker. From bunking off school and doing acid while selling Marxism Today to ending up writing for The Telegraph. Her route through her career and life is completely unorthodox. 

She has a truly adventurous take on life and that informs her unique political analysis.

This is a one-of-a-kind episode. 

See the Political Party Live on Stage:

9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh)

15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh)

18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh)

20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh)

9 November: Liz Kendall (London)

21 December: Wes Streeting (London)

Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly

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Let's go back in time five years and see what, if anything, has really changed...

In 2021 Andy was Mayor of Manchester but was clearly developing his thinking on where power in the UK lies. 

This is a great mix of thoughtful political analysis and riveting behind-the-scenes detail as Andy tells the incredible inside story behind his showdowns with the UK and Scottish governments. He also tells the heartbreaking story of the Hlllsborough families' long campaign for justice and his role in changing the Labour government's position, including the moment he stands in front of a packed Anfield at the memorial service.

See the Political Party Live on Stage:

9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh)

15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh)

18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh)

20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh)

9 November: Liz Kendall (London)

21 December: Wes Streeting (London)

Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly

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This. Is. Superb.

The former leader of Scottish Labour gives an impassioned and engrossing analysis of everything happening in Scottish and UK politics:

·                    SNP corruption

·                    Triple by-election reaction

·                    Scottish media pig pen

·                    PLUS! Tartan Army action

It's everything you'd want and more. 

 THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

 9 November: Liz Kendall

 21 December: Wes Streeting

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

SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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

June

26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE

July

3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE

8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE

16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

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From Hollywood film director to campaigner against the evils of Big Tech, via the House of Lords.

Beeban Kidron is a force of nature and her new book 'Users' charts the rise of Big Tech and crucially tells us how we can fight back.

This is a fascinating and hilarious interview with a national asset who has dedicated her life to fighting injustice online.

Oh, and there's a cracking story about Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes. 

BUY Beeban's book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/480182/users-by-kidron-beeban/9780753562468

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

9 November: Liz Kendall

Plus many more to be announced soon!

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

SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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

June

15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE

26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE

July

3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE

8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE

16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

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Prepare yourself for a big fat dose of political optimism.

Jeremy Hunt is asking a big question: can we be rich again?

His latest book seeks to answer this and before he gets into what needs to change, he also believes that there's plenty to be cheerful about.

How can the government quickly deliver growth?

What makes the UK uniquely placed to benefit from AI?

What's his personal best London Marathon time?

All this and more in a refreshingly positive take on politics.  

DONATE to Sarcoma UK https://www.justgiving.com/page/jeremy-remembers-charlie 

BUY Jeremy's book: https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/can-we-be-rich-again-the-extraordinary-potential-of-the-british-economy-by-jeremy-hunt-coming-5-june

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

9 November: Liz Kendall

Plus many more to be announced soon!

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

SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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

June

9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre

10 Chipping Norton Theatre

12 Norwich Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

14 York The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE

26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE

July

3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE

8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE

16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

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This is a cracking briefing from Labour's Deputy Leader. On Makerfield and what happens next for the party. 

Lucy takes us inside the heart of the Labour Party... do Labour MPs and members actually want a leadership election? And what would happen if there was one?

Are the issues that Labour faces actually to do with Keir Starmer at all?

Lucy is also a massive football fan, but how does she behave at games... the answer may surprise you.

PLUS... beauty tips on how to look 20 years younger. 

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

9 November: Liz Kendall

Plus many more to be announced soon!

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

SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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

June

3 Portsmouth New Theatre Royal - EXTRA DATE

4 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre

5 Cambridge Junction

6 Sheffield Steamworks

9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre

10 Chipping Norton Theatre

12 Norwich Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

14 York The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE

26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE

July

3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE

8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE

16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde

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