We underestimated the SNP: Douglas Alexander LIVE in Edinburgh
About this episode
Douglas Alexander discusses Labour's failures in the Holyrood elections and shares insights from his political career.
Douglas Alexander has been around for ages and he still looks fresh-faced. In this frank and entertaining hour the Secretary of State for Scotland reveals why Labour failed so badly at this year's Holyrood elections. He also takes us behind-the-scenes of the first weeks of the Burnham government as well as the fall of Keir Starmer. PLUS stories from the good old Blair/Brown days and more importantly: what's his ideal Greggs order? See the Political Party Live on Stage: 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 and touring nationwide in 2027: www.mattforde.com MARCH 19 FAVERSHAM The Alex 20 DORKING Halls APRIL 7 STOURBRIDGE Town Hall 8 GLOUCESTER Guildhall 9 LEICESTER Y Theatre 12 SALFORD Lowry 16 NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate 21 EXETER Northcott Theatre 24 LONDON Bloomsbury Theatre 28 ALNWICK Playhouse 29 BARNARD CASTLE Witham 30 HULL Asylum MAY 6 BIRMINGHAM The Glee Club 12 COVENTRY…
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