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Apr 2021
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Show 218 - Jackie Weaver

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Brace yourself for the most entertaining conversation you'll ever hear about Parish Councils, with Britain's favourite local government official. Jackie Weaver shot to fame for her chairing of a notorious Handforth Parish Council meeting and she updates us on what's happened since. Jackie also tells Matt why she went into local government and why she'd rather be council officer than an elected official. This isn't just a funny exploration of very local politics, it's about how human beings achieve things. 

 

 

Get your tickets for the Political Party Specials at The Garrick Theatre and Vaudeville Theatre here:

 

https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/matt-fordes-political-party-podcast/

 

Monday 24 May: Peter Mandelson and Sayeeda Warsi

 

Tuesday 25 May: Keir Starmer and Andrea Leadsom - SOLD OUT

 

Wednesday 2 June: Jess Phillips and Esther McVey

 

 

Follow Jackie on Twitter: @jackieweaver 

 

Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com

 

Order Matt's book 'Politically Homeless' here: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/2100000262618

 

Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde

 

Follow Matt on WTSocial: https://wt.social/u/matt-forde

 

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