The Political Party

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 grab a pint of CAMRA approved real ale and a big back of pork scratchings and sit down with Lauren Edwards, who sensationally won Rochester and Strood for Labour.  SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour 

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 Tugendhat, Conservative, Tonbridge @TomTugendhat https://www.tomtugendhat.org/  Uma Kumaran, Labour, Stratford and Bow @Uma_Kumaran https://www.umakumaran.co.uk/  Andrew David Green, Independent, North West Essex https://adg4nwe.co.uk/  Alexandra Marsanu, Conservative, Manchester Rusholme @alex_marsanu https://www.alexandramarsanu.uk/ Tim Leaver, Labour, North West Norfolk @TimLeaver4NWN https://www.timleaver.com/ Just 517 to go... somehow...   SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour

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 @JonAshworth https://www.facebook.com/JonAshworth   Abi McGuire, Independent, Wells and Mendip Hills @Abi4MP https://abimcguire.co.uk/  Catherine McKinnell, Labour, Newcastle North @CatMcKinnell https://linktr.ee/catherine.mckinnell Glenn Bluff, Conservative, Doncaster North @BluffGlenn https://www.doncasterconservatives.org/people/glenn-bluff  Tim Morgan, Green, Wrexham https://newales.greenparty.org.uk/ Just 523 to go...  WATCH the 1966 film Jonathan Ashworth mentions about politicians responding to hecklers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRjDusinQdc   SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour 

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, Lib Dem, Sussex Weald @LibDemDanielle https://www.wealdenlibdems.org.uk/   Julie Marson, Conservative, Hertford and Stortford  @JulieMarsonMP https://linktr.ee/julie.marson  Jeremy Lee, Independent, Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket @independentlee_ https://www.independentlee.org/    Just 528 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour  

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, Conservative, Battersea@tom_pridhamhttps://www.wandsworthconservatives.co.uk/people/tom-pridham Helen Baxter, Lib Dem, Queen’s Park and Maida Vale@HelenBaxter_LDhttps://www.westminsterandcityoflondonlibdems.org.uk/meet-helen James Nelson, Green, Filton and Bradley Stoke @JamesNe78081707https://southglos.greenparty.org.uk/2024/03/13/candidates-ge24/ Just 531 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour

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 @sharmen_rhttps://leicester.greenparty.org.uk/ Lauren Edwards, Labour, Rochester and Strood @LaurenREdwardshttps://laurenedwards.uk/ Charlie Davis, Conservative, Eltham and Chislehurst @CharlieJSDavishttps://www.greenwichconservatives.com/people/charlie-davisJust 535 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast@gmail.comSEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour

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@EmilyThornberryhttps://www.emilythornberry.com/ Damian Collins, Conservative, Folkestone and Hythe @DamianCollinshttps://linktr.ee/damiancollins Thomas Daw, Green, Weston-Super-Mare@CllrThomasDawhttps://northsomerset.greenparty.org.uk/general-election/ Christian Wakeford, Labour, Bury South@Christian4BuryShttps://christianwakeford.org.uk/Just 539 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast@gmail.comSEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour

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.jeremyhunt.org/ Carla Denyer, Green Party, Bristol Central X: @carla_denyerW: https://linktr.ee/carladenyer Katie White, Labour, Leeds North WestX: @KatieJWhite W: https://www.katie4leedsnw.com/  Debbie Abrahams, Labour, Oldham East and SaddleworthX: @debbie_abrahamsW:https://www.debbieabrahams.org.uk/ Just 543 to go...If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour

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 South  @JudithCummins https://www.judithcummins.org.uk/  Scott Hamilton, Conservative, Lothian East @ScottHam2win https://www.scottishbordersconservatives.org.uk/people/scott-hamilton  Christopher Clowes, Reform, Rutland and Stamford @CClowesReform https://www.reformparty.uk/rutland-and-stamford-constituency  Christopher Bloore, Labour, Redditch  @ChrisBloore https://redditchlabourparty.org/chris-bloore-redditch-ppc   Just 547 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com  SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour