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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