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5th May 2010
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Gordon Brown takes your calls
The Prime Minister answers listener's questions, hosted by Nicky Campbell.
Micahel Gove talks about the Conservative party on the last day of the election campaign
The shadow schools secretary talks about his own expenses scandal and the Tory position on the last day of the election campaign.
5 live Connect
4th May 2010
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Small parties, big impact?
How much influence could smaller parties have after this election? The leaders of both UKIP and Plaid Cymru talk to Nicky Campbell and the audience about their policies.
3rd May 2010
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Stephen Nolan hosts a liveley election debate
Norman Baker, Grant Shaps and Jackie Smith debate policy with the audience.
Deal or no deal for the parties?
Most opinion polls still point to a hung parliament. That means there could be deals to be done to make sure one of the big parties get power.
News
Crime debate challenges parties
The Labour, Conservative and Lib Dem men vying to be home secretary have been challenged over drugs, prisons and fear of crime in a radio debate.
2nd May 2010
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Big three challenged on issues by smaller parties
Kate Silverton invites the smaller parties to take on the big three over issues that they say have not had proper attention like immigration, pensions, and Trident.
1st May 2010
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Spotlight on the general election in Wales
Mark Hutchings and Dalya Raphael examine the issues which are the main concerns for voters in Wales.
Andrew Lansley on Conservative health policy
The Conservative Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Lansley discusses his party's proposed contract for a better NHS in England.
30th April 2010
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The general election and Northern Ireland
Stephen hosts a debate on the election issues in Northern Ireland at the Waterfront Hall. With analysis from BBC's Ireland correspondent Mark Simpson and commentator Eamonn Mallie.
Cameron: "Election is far from won"
The Conservative leader David Cameron speaks to Peter Allen while out on his campaign tour of the country.
29th April 2010
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Tony Livesey hosts the reaction to the 3rd TV debate
Infront of a live audience in Birmingham with John Pienaar for analysis, Tony Livesey hosts the debate reaction
Victoria speaks to the people of Rochdale
Victoria came live from Rochdale, the town which became the focus of the election campaign after Gordon Brown refered to a local pensioner as a "bigoted woman".
28th April 2010
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What do you want to ask the Green Party?
Caroline Lucas, the leader of the Green Party, answers your questions on the phone in. Hosted by Nicky Campbell.
5 live Connect
What do you want to ask the Green Party?
Green Party leader Caroline Lucas took calls and questions from listeners about her party's policies ahead of the election. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch with their thoughts.
27th April 2010
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Will Nick Clegg form a coalition with Gordon Brown?
Nicky Campbell asks the leader of the Lib Dems about a hung parliament, his expenses and his policies.
5 live Connect
What do you want to ask Nick Clegg?
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg took calls and questions from listeners about his party's policies ahead of the general election. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch with their thoughts.
26th April 2010
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The Conservative's position on spending cuts
Shadow Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt admits big spending cuts will be needed but says it's very difficult to know how much as an opposition party.
Labour's position on spending cuts
Children's Secretary Ed Balls says the budget deficit should be cut slowly initially to protect the fragile economic recovery.
The Lib Dem's position on spending cuts
The Liberal Democrats' Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Jeremy Brown, outlines where his party expects to make savings of £10bn per year.
Should the jobless be starved back to work?
Nicky Campbell takes calls from the audience on how they want unemployment tackled.
News
Brown pledges one week target for cancer test
No-one in England will wait more than one week for cancer test results under a future Labour government if they are re-elected, Gordon Brown has said.
5 live Connect
Talking about the economy in Middlesbrough
Victoria's programme came live from Middlesbrough where she was joined by an audience of 200 listeners and a panel of senior politicians. She was there to talk about the economy. Many people got in touch on 5 live Connect.
24th April 2010
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Stephen Nolan interviews Harriet Harman on cutting public services
Nolan delves into the detail of Labour's manifesto about whether or not they are commiting to protect front line services to cut the deficit
Tory policies on balancing public and private sector
Shadow culture secretary Jeremy Hunt explains Conservative policies on boosting the private sector, particularly in N. Ireland and north east England, and public sector cuts.
Will Labour protect the public sector from cuts?
The Care Services minister Phil Hope discusses Labour's proposals to protect frontline services in the public sector from cuts. He also discusses Gordon Brown's performance during Labour's campaign.
22nd April 2010
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Bacon hosts a mock TV debate
Richard chairs Tory blogger Iain Dale as Nick Clegg, Lib Dem candidate Lembit Opik as Gordon Brown and former Labour spin doctor Lance Prince as David Cameron
21st April 2010
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Victoria Derbyshire hosts a debate on immigration in Luton
Phil Woolas, James Brokenshire, Tom Brake, Simon Darby and Gerard Batten join John Pienaar and Victoria derbyshire along with 200 5 live listeners to debate immigration in Luton
5 live Connect
Talking immigration in Luton, part 1
Victoria's programme came live from Luton in front of an audience of 200 5 live listeners. They were joined by representatives from the three main parties, the BNP and UKIP to talk about immigration. Many people got in touch on 5 live Connect.
Talking immigration in Luton, part 2
Victoria's programme came live from Luton in front of an audience of 200 5 live listeners. They were joined by representatives from the three main parties, the BNP and UKIP to talk about immigration. Many people got in touch on 5 live Connect.
19th April 2010
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Nick Griffin answers your questions
Nicky Campbell hosts the phone in with guest Nick Griffin.
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Cameron: Don't treat public like a 'bunch of mugs'
David Cameron has said politicians must stop treating the public like a "bunch of mugs" in thinking only new laws and more money can solve problems.
Labour warn of teacher and police cuts under Tories
Labour have warned that thousands of teachers and police officers could lose their jobs as a result of proposed Conservative cuts in spending.
15th April 2010
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Crime, disorder and police reform
Peter Allen asks representatives of the three main political parties how they would tackle crime and disorder in England and Wales.
Green Party launch election manifesto
Caroline Lucas, leader, launched the Green's election manifesto, hoping to get their first seat in Westminster.
News
Election 2010: Green Party launch 'ambitious' manifesto
The Green Party of England and Wales are launching their manifesto with plans to create a million new jobs and help for pensioners and low earners.
14th April 2010
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Who will make the strictest public sector cuts?
Public services will have to be cut back, but what impact will that have on schools, hospitals, crime? Representatives from the Conservatives, Labour, the Lib Dems and the Greens debate.
The Liberal Democrats launch their election manifesto
The Liberal Democrats launch their election manifesto with an introduction from 5 live's Chief Political Correspondent John Pienaar
Nicky Campbell talks to Danny Alexander (Lib) about the Lib Dem manifesto
Nicky Campbell talks to Danny Alexander (Lib) about the Lib Dem manifesto
13th April 2010
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Tony Livesey hosts listeners' reactions to the Tory manifesto with Grant Shapps (Con)
Tony Livesey hosts listeners' reactions to the Tory manifesto with Grant Shapps. They talk about scrapping HIP packs and public services.
Richard Bacon talks to Tory blogger Iain Dale about the Conservative manifesto launch
Richard Bacon talks to Tory blogger Iain Dale about the Conservative manifesto launch. Iain explains how their 'people power' ideas will work.
David Cameron delivers the Conservatives' manifesto
David Cameron delivers the Conservative Party manifesto for the General Election 2010. With analysis from John Pienaar.
Plaid Cymru aiming to protect most vulnerable
Nerys Evans, Plaid Cymru's Director of Policy, discusses their party manifesto which focuses on seven priorities to protect the most vulnerable in society.
UKIP manifesto aims to be straight talking
David Campbell Bannerman, UKIP Deputy Leader and Head of Policy, talks to Nicky about his party's manifesto which includes boosting the economy, cutting migration and leaving Europe.
William Hague on Conservative manifesto
The Shadow Foreign Secretary, William Hague, talks to Nicky about his party's manifesto including their proposals on allowing parents to set up their own schools, immigration and tax.
News
UKIP to back Eurosceptics in other parties
The UK Independence Party have said they will not campaign against election candidates from other parties who are "committed" Eurosceptics.
12th April 2010
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Yvette Cooper takes listener questions on Labour's manifesto
Work and Pensions Secretary Yvette Cooper takes listeners calls on the Labour Party manifesto for the General Election, including their proposals on health and tax.
Douglas Alexander defends Labour's manifesto
Labour's election co-ordinator, Douglas Alexander explains why Labour still needs to fight for reform. He discusses their economy policies, public services and health, plus the issue of public trust.
Victoria Derbyshire hosts a panel debate in Bromsgrove
Victoria's in Bromsgrove joined by Hilary Benn then Tony Wright (Lab), Simon Hughes (LD), Grant Shapps (Con) and Keith Brown, SNP.
Gordon Brown launches Labour's election manifesto
Gordon Brown launches Labour's election manifesto
Nicky Campbell asks the audience "What would you put in your manifesto?"
Nicky Campbell asks the audience "What would you put in your manifesto?" We get your view of what you want the parties to be putting in their manifestos.
Ed Miliband talks to Nicky Campbell about the Labour manifesto
Ed Miliband talks to Nicky Campbell about the Labour manifesto and why the public would want to to vote Gordon Brown back in
News
Labour manifesto: Brown unveils election programme
Gordon Brown has unveiled Labour's manifesto with a pledge not to raise income tax and to push forward with reform of the public services.
11th April 2010
News
Green Party have 'real chance' of MP after election
Green Party leader Caroline Lucas sees a "real possibility" they will get their first MPs elected to Parliament.
10th April 2010
News
Workers join demonstration against public sector cuts
Thousands of public sector workers have joined a demonstration in London to protest against the prospect of cuts.
9th April 2010
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Ed Davey (LibDem) on tactical voting
Nicky Campbell talks to Ed Davey, the Lib Dem Foreign Affairs spokesperson, about tactical voting.
Lord Adonis (Lab) on the Lib Dems and tactical voting
Nicky Campbell talks to Lord Adonis about Ed Davey's (Foreign Affairs spokesperson) view on tactical voting and the Lib Dems
It's the economy, stupid
Andrew Verity and Mickey Clark discuss the economy with Tony Travers, Dr Linda Yueh and Francesca Lagerbergh
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Conservatives outline public sector savings plan
The Tories have detailed how public spending could be cut by 12 billion pounds to fund their pledge on National Insurance.
Parties clash over job losses
Political parties have clashed over job cuts as the public spending row dominates the election campaign.
8th April 2010
5 live Connect
Are too many British jobs going to foreign workers?
Since 1997, 1.7 million new jobs have been added to the UK economy. In a blog post, the Spectator's Fraser Nelson claimed 98% of those jobs had gone to foreign workers. 5 live Connect asked for users' experiences.
7th April 2010
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MPs talk to Victoria about last PMQs
Labour's Ben Bradshaw, the Liberal Democrats' Simon Hughes and the Conservatives' Theresa May join Victoria Derbyshire and John Pienaar to talk about the final PMQs before the election.
News
Brown and Cameron clash on economy
Gordon Brown and David Cameron attack each other's plans for the economy, in their final Commons clash before the election.
5 live Connect
Reaction to the final PMQs before the election
During an extended Victoria Derbyshire programme listeners gave their reaction on 5 live Connect to the final Prime Minister's Questions ahead of the 2010 Election.
6th April 2010
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Debating the economy on College Green
Peter Allen comes live from College Green at Westminster, and he's joined by Liam Byrne who's chief secretary to the Treasury, his shadow Philip Hammond, and the Lib Dems' Simon Hughes.
Victoria speaks to six Watford candidates
On the day the general election is announced, Victoria speaks to six candidates planning to stand in Watford. She also hears from the Lib Dems' Norman Lamb and the Conservative's Jeremy Hunt.
Home Secretary Alan Johnson speaks to Victoria
Home Secretary Alan Johnson speaks to Victoria about the election being called and why he thinks people should vote Labour on May 6th.
The Conservative leader launches his campaign
Standing in the shadow of Westminster Bridge, David Cameron pledges his future government, should the Tories win the election, will tackle the economic deficit and restore trust in politics.
Gordon Brown on fighting for a fourth Labour term
The PM announces the dissolution of Parliament and the commencement of his general election campaign. He speaks about continuing to invest in public services and the ongoing fight against terrorism.
31st March 2010
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The SNP and Plaid Cymru on entering into a coalition
Elfyn Llwyd from Plaid and Stewart Hosie from the Scottish nationalists both say they will demand four areas of concession before joining into a coalition with a majority party post-election.
30th March 2010
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Vince Cable, the Lib Dems' Treasury spokesman
After his appearance on the Chancellor's Debate last night, listeners questioned the Liberal Democrat Vince Cable. How does he feel he fared, and what are his party's economic pledges?
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What do you want to ask Gordon Brown?
On the last day of campaigning before the election, Gordon Brown took calls and questions from listeners about Labour's policies. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch with their thoughts.
Your views in 5 live Connect
Have you made up your mind how you'll vote?
Polls suggest four out of ten voters haven't decided how to vote. Stephen Nolan, sitting in for Victoria, talks to candidates from the three main parties. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch.
Your views in 5 live Connect