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Mar 2025
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Show 382. Stewart McDonald

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About this episode

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 Scaramucci
  • 12 May: Wes Streeting
  • 9 June: Kemi Badenoch
  • 14 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


CONTACT 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 Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE

12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE

 

 


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