The Political Party

Following the unanimous Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, Julie tells us how and why we got here. This is a fascinating history not just of women's rights, but of the distinct needs of the lesbian and gay communities. If you've wondered how this issue became so big and how it's come to dominate so much of our discourse, Julie is here to explain the roots of it all.This is absolutely compelling. BUY Julie's new book Lesbians, Where Are We Now? here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lesbians-Where-are-we-now/dp/1800754272/   COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 4 June: Leeds City Varieties 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 6 June: Cambridge Junction 12 June: York, The Crescent 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 14 June: Faversham, The Alex 

Gregor was elected as the MP for Livingston in Labour's 2024 landslide. It was a full circle moment for the man who'd been the party's organiser in the 2005 Livingston by-election following the death of Robin Cook. He went on to work for Blue State Digital, the team who masterminded Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns. This is a masterclass is the art of campaigning from one of Morgan McSweeney's former colleagues. Plus, why he loves checked shirts so much.  COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 4 June: Leeds City Varieties 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 6 June: Cambridge Junction 12 June: York, The Crescent 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 14 June: Faversham, The Alex 

Jason StockwoodBrace yourself, you're about to discover one of the most inspiring voices in politics.Jason is Labour's candidate to be the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire. He's a hugely successful businessman from humble beginnings. But it's the way he talks about life, society and what the country can do, that makes him special. This is audio Red Bull. Strap in.  COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael GovePlus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-onlineSEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 4 June: Leeds City Varieties 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 6 June: Cambridge Junction 12 June: York, The Crescent 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 14 June: Faversham, The Alex 

Dr Scott ArthurScott is one the few lucky MPs who topped the ballot for Private Members' Bills. He wants to bring in a Rare Cancers Bill.But what would the Bill do?What difference would it make to someone diagnosed with a rare cancer? COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael GovePlus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-onlineSEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows13 April: Salford Lowry 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 4 June: Leeds City Varieties 5 June: Nottingham Playhouse 6 June: Cambridge Junction 12 June: York, The Crescent 13 June: Chelmsford Theatre 14 June: Faversham, The Alex 

Anthony Scaramucci - LIVEThe Mooch is back and is on barnstorming form. He's full-throttle from the start and gives his expert (and hilarious) view on how other world leaders should deal with Trump.Plus an incredible revelation about what the President was trying to watch online in the Oval Office... COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael GovePlus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-onlineSEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE

Claire WardClaire is the first ever Elected Mayor for the East Midlands.What does running the greatest region in the country involve?How does Claire manage any rivalry or resentment between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire?Why is being a Mayor better than being an MP?And what does this all mean for Nottingham Forest? SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE! 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-onlineSEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE

Everyone's favourite SNP politician tells Matt what Nicola Sturgeon's departure from Holyrood means for the SNP and for Scotland.Stewart also reflects on what the party has to do differently if it wants to gain independence. This is a funny, thoughtful and reflective conversation about Nicola Sturgeon's legacy and the future of Scotland.And the future of gay bars in Tenerife. SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced...Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-onlineCONTACT Regent Park Strategies here:https://www.regentparkstrategies.com/ SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE  

Alastair Campbell - LIVE This is an absolute riot. Alastair Campbell is his vulnerable, doubting, bombastic best in one of the funniest episodes of the show ever recorded. How would he contain Trump?What is Labour getting wrong?Has he put on weight?This will all make sense once you've listened. Sort of.  THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE