You'll need planes, trains, automobiles and ferries for today's trip around the election. We're heading to Milton Keynes, Glasgow and then to the exotic Western Isles. Take your seasickness medication and meet today's candidates. Johnny Luk, Conservative, Milton Keynes Central X: @Johnny__Luk W: https://www.johnnyluk.co.uk/ Alison Thewliss, SNP, Gl…

Grab your spatula and a can of Coke, we're off to the north west of England, then down to the West Midlands before heading to the outskirts of Glasgow. Who's booking this road trip? Today's motivated and totally-not-jaded-yet candidates are Kelly Fowler, Labour, Cheadle X: @kelly4labour W: https://www.kelly4cheadle.com/ Ben Fletcher, Conservative, …

We're heading north and then into Scotland with 3 more candidates in this election. Cut through the national noise and let's go direct to the doorstep with... James Frith, Labour, Bury North X: @JamesFrith W: https://www.jamesfrithforburynorth.com/ Jordan Cowie, Conservative, Kilmarnock and Louden X: @JordanDCowie W: https://www.scottishconservativ…

The impossible(?) challenge continues with 3 candidates: Mike Amesbury, Labour, Runcorn Tim Barnes, Conservative, Cities of London and Westminster Laura Weldon, Conservatives, Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley: Laura Weldon, Conservative 643 to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast…

Here we go! Matt's attempt to interview a candidate in every constituency begins with four candidates: Dave Rowntree, Labour, Mid Susses Hitchin: Bim Afolami, Conservative, Hitchin Jess Asato, Labour, Lowestoft Sara Gezdari, Conservative, Richmond and North Kingston 646 left to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show…

Ros is the man when it comes to explaining things, and he explains to Matt how his explainer videos became such a hit. This is a masterclass in the craft of broadcast journalism. Ros thinks carefully about every element of his videos. Not just what facts to include, but the type of language, the vocal delivery and even the clothes he wears. Plus th…

Nathaniel was propelled to the national media just over a week ago when he was Keir Starmer's warm-up act at the launch of his '6 steps'. His speech was all the more powerful because he's dying of bowel cancer. In this powerful interview Nathaniel tells the story of the delays to his treatment, his approach to life since his diagnosis and how he en…

Forest-mad Nadia is on the left of the Labour Party, so as we approach the election what's her assessment of Keir Starmer as Leader? Find out in this wide-ranging interview with one of Britain's youngest MPs. As well as discussing issues including race, gender and class, Nadia also talks openly about having PTSD and why it was important for her to …

How did Jon Cruddas help Barack Obama win the White House? It's all thanks to a wonderful chance taken by Matthew McGregor, now boss of 38 Degrees. This is an absolute blast and a real education about the power of online activism. Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances …

One of the most entertaining guests in the history of the show returns, to tell the incredible story of his deportation from Djibouti. Tim is one of five MPs to be sanctioned by China, but never expected that to have an effect in Africa, He's standing down at the next election and gives his entertaining assessment of the issues facing the Conservat…

Psephologist extraordinaire Greg Cook returns to analyse the election results and break down what they mean. Are Labour heading for a victory? If so, could they win a landslide? Does the Tories winning Tees Valley mean as much as they claim as does? Does this feel like 1995, heading into 1997? All the big questions answered! Buy Tickets to see Matt…

Why has Humza resigned and what does it mean for Scotland and the SNP? This is an entertaining and comprehensive briefing on what's happening in Scottish politics with the engaging Euan McColm. Buy Tickets to see Matt's return to stand-up: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the …

Liverpool's Metro Mayor is standing for a third term on 2 May. He's already led a fascinating life, starting out as a bricklayer, then being an MP and Jeremy Corbyn's PPS before becoming the Metro Mayor for the city he loves. Steve is a big personality and this goes way beyond the usual boundaries of politics. This is about how people feel about pl…