This is an absolute scorcher with ITV Borders' Political Editor.

Kieran gives an entertaining and comprehensive analysis of the Holyrood election results and what they mean for the future of Scottish and UK politics.

From an MSP elected on a student visa to what impact Scotland's World Cup campaign will have, it's all in here.

Enjoy!

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

1 June: Andy Burnham

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

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May

26 Hay Festival

27 Lowestoft Marina Theatre

28 Steyning Festival

29 Maidenhead Norden Farm

31 Nottingham Theatre Royal

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

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Samantha was only elected in 2024 but she's already making waves, especially with her 'Yes, Sex Please, We're British' campaign.

It's certainly ruffled feathers and we talk about what she wants to achieve with it, what the reaction has been and whether the Prime Minister supports it.

Plus, of course, a bit of Labour leadership stuff...

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

1 June: Andy Burnham

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

SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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

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WOAH.

Recorded the night Labour MPs began calling on Keir Starmer to resign, this is an adrenaline-fuelled up-to-the-minute analysis of what has gone wrong and what happens next.

PLUS great stuff about Lewis's life growing up, his book, his mum and the dynamic between him, Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel.

It's a corker.

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

1 June: Andy Burnham

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

SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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

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Strap on in for an adrenaline-fuelled hour with former Conservative minister Steve Baker.

This is packed full of honest reflections on the faith, life, mental health... and so much more.

Steve is a deep thinker and has continued to analyse politics since he left Parliament.

This is cracking.

CHECK OUT Steve's project, 'Fighting for a Free Future' here:

https://www.fightingforafreefuture.com/

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

11 May: Lewis Goodall

1 June: Andy Burnham

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

SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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

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This is a classic from the back catalogue.

You are about to be thoroughly entertained by one of the best raconteurs in the history of the show. Andrew Marr is one of the most gifted broadcasters that Britain has ever produced and he shares hilarious stories from his wonderful career.

This is a show packed with powerful moments, including the mistakes Andrew thinks the media made in their coverage of Iraq, and his experiences of interviewing leading politicians like Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn. Andrew Marr isn't just a gifted journalist, he's fantastic company. Enjoy!

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

11 May: Lewis Goodall

1 June: Andy Burnham

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

SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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

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Shabana Mahmood doesn't hold back in this impassioned, thoughtful and hilarious interview.

This is the Home Secretary as you've never heard her before.

Nothing is off limits in this wide-ranging interview which includes reflections on her upbringing, her solution for dealing with immigration and a revelation about her hobby that you'd never see coming.

Warning: includes protestors. And a very direct response from the Home Secretary.

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

11 May: Lewis Goodall

1 June: Andy Burnham

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

SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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

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This is a top level briefing from one of the best minds in foreign policy.

Ben was Special Adviser to David Lammy when he was Foreign Secretary.

He's been in the room for some of the most important meetings of the last few years, including face-to-face meetings with JD Vance.

In this gripping episode he answers some of the biggest questions about global instability.

What should the UK do to mitigate the shift in American policy?

How terrifying is the future?

What do these changes mean for politics in the UK?

How can the British state be changed to work better?

How radical do we need to be when it comes to racial and religious integration at home?

Big questions with big answers from one of the most compelling voices in modern politics.

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

20 April: Shabana Mahmood

11 May: Lewis Goodall

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

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Claire is the Shadow Secretary of State for Energy, Climate Change and Net Zero, having been Secretary of State in the last Conservative government... and she's changed her position on Net Zero.

In this candid and entertaining interview, she tells us why she's changed her mind and her frustrations with the system.

Claire also talks about having to confront her own mortality after the traumatic birth of her son and what it's done for her outlook on life.

Plus, freedom of speech, class, race and everything else going on in politics at the moment.

It's a classic.

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

20 April: Shabana Mahmood

11 May: Lewis Goodall

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

SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series:

https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list

SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.