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13th May 2010

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David Miliband's designs on the Labour leadership
David Miliband's designs on the Labour leadership

David Miliband says his family will "stay strong" if his brother Ed also runs for the leadership of the Labour party. At the moment he's the only declared candidate for the role.

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An influx of new MPs
An influx of new MPs

Amid the political events of the last six days, two hundred and twenty six new people have started their lives as MPs. Three newly-elected representatives tell Nicky about their first week.

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Andrew Lansley on NHS reform
Andrew Lansley on NHS reform

The new health secretary reveals his plans for the future of the NHS, including the provision of new drugs and changes in front-line staff.

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12th May 2010

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Cameron and Clegg's first joint press conference
Cameron and Clegg's first joint press conference

The two joint-leaders of Britain's new coalition government speak and answer media questions in the garden of Downing Street. John Pienaar and the Times' Daniel Finkelstein provide analysis.

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Do UK businesses welcome the coalition?
Do UK businesses welcome the coalition?

5 live's Dominic Laurie asks the Director General of the Institute of Directors how UK business will be affected by the formation of the new coalition government.

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Should Lib Dem voters celebrate the coalition?
Should Lib Dem voters celebrate the coalition?

One of the Liberal Democrats chief negotiators in the coalition agreement, David Laws, discusses which Lib Dem policies will be honoured in the power partnership.

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What does the US make of the UK's coalition government?
What does the US make of the UK's coalition government?

With David Cameron now installed at Number 10, Britain has a government once more. But what do our partners in Washington make of our recent political wrangling and our brand new coalition?

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10th May 2010

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Gordon Brown announces he will resign as Labour Leader
Gordon Brown announces he will resign as Labour Leader

Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces his plan to step down as Labour leader by September and that Labour and the Lib Dems will open formal talks. Analysis from John Pienaar.

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A Hung Parliament Blind Date special
A Hung Parliament Blind Date special

Featuring former Labour spin doctor Lance Price as Gordon Brown, Conservative blogger Iain Dale as David Cameron and former Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik as Nick Clegg.

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Will our hung parliament damage the economy?
Will our hung parliament damage the economy?

Having a hung parliament is thought to be what the City doesn't want: political uncertainty, the possibility of another election in the near future, and nobody handling the budget deficit.

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Michael Portillo and John Pienaar on a possible Con/Lib coalition
Michael Portillo and John Pienaar on a possible Con/Lib coalition

Gordon Brown's still prime minister and Nick Clegg's had two meetings with David Cameron and one with the PM. Former Cabinet minister Michael Portillo assesses the political landscape.

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Lord Steel on Con/Lib compromise talks
Lord Steel on Con/Lib compromise talks

Lord Steel led the Liberal party into a pact with the minority Labour government in 1977, and he joins Nicky to give his thoughts on the current Con/Lib talks.

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7th May 2010

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Clegg on giving the Conservatives a hearing
Clegg on giving the Conservatives a hearing

The Lib Dem leader, arriving at the party HQ in London, says toe the gathered media that the Conservatives have gained "first right" to attempt to form a government in the "national interest."

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Brown says he's open to discussions
Brown says he's open to discussions

The incumbent Prime Minister says that Britain's got a hung parliament for the first time since the 1970s. Gordon Brown says he's prepared to talk to any party leader about forming a government.

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Cameron reaches out to the Lib Dems
Cameron reaches out to the Lib Dems

After falling just short of an overall majority at this general election, Conservative leader David Cameron makes explicit offers to Nick Clegg of forming a coalition.

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5th May 2010

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Alex Salmond takes your calls
Alex Salmond takes your calls

The First Minister of Scotland takes listeners' calls, hosted by Nicky Campbell.

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Gordon Brown takes your calls
Gordon Brown takes your calls

The Prime Minister answers listener's questions, hosted by Nicky Campbell.

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4th May 2010

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Small parties, big impact?
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.

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3rd May 2010

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Talking about crime in Leeds
Talking about crime in Leeds

Victoria's programme came live from Leeds where she discussed the issue of crime with 200 listeners and a panel of senior politicians, includnig Alan Johnson, Chris Grayling and Chris Huhne.

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2nd May 2010

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Big three challenged on issues by smaller parties
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.

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First-time voters in Wales get musical
First-time voters in Wales get musical

Mark Hutchings reports from Cardiff where he hears from a jazz band of first-time voters about their intentions at the polls, through the medium of music.

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1st May 2010

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Spotlight on the general election in Wales
Spotlight on the general election in Wales

Mark Hutchings and Dalya Raphael examine the issues which are the main concerns for voters in Wales.

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30th April 2010

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The general election and Northern Ireland
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.

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Debating immigration policy
Debating immigration policy

Phil Woolas, Labour Immigration Minister; Ed Davey, the Lib Dem Foreign Affairs spokesman; and Grant Shapps, Tory Spokesman for Housing debate their party policies on immigration.

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Cameron: "Election is far from won"
Cameron: "Election is far from won"

The Conservative leader David Cameron speaks to Peter Allen while out on his campaign tour of the country.

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Who's got your X Factor?
Who's got your X Factor?

It's almost time to cast your vote. Gordon Brown, David Cameron or Nick Clegg? Who do you want in power?

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George Osbourne and business leaders from Birmingham comment on the 3rd TV debate
George Osbourne and business leaders from Birmingham comment on the 3rd TV debate

From a cafe in Brimimgham, Nicky Campbell hosts questions from an audience to the Shadow Chancellor and local business owners

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29th April 2010

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Tony Livesey hosts the reaction to the 3rd TV debate
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

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Victoria speaks to the people of Rochdale
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".

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Who will Gillian Duffy vote for now?
Who will Gillian Duffy vote for now?

Nicky Campbell asks the audience who the Rochdale pensioner should vote for now?

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28th April 2010

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Tony Livesey hosts a live reaction from Rochdale
Tony Livesey hosts a live reaction from Rochdale

We hear from the people of Gillian Duffy's hometown and Max Clifford gives a PR point of view on how this will affect the Labour campaign

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Is it right to target minority votes?
Is it right to target minority votes?

Gay votes, grey votes, black votes and even youth votes. Matthew Bannister discusses whether or not it's right to lump voters into categories and will it sway the outcome?

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What do you want to ask the Green Party?
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.

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27th April 2010

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Will Nick Clegg form a coalition with Gordon Brown?
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.

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26th April 2010

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The Conservative's position on spending cuts
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.

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Labour's position on spending cuts
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.

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The Lib Dem's position on spending cuts
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.

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Victoria hosts a live panel debate from Middlesbrough discussing the economy.
Victoria hosts a live panel debate from Middlesbrough discussing the economy.

Along side a 200 strong audience, Phillip Hammond, Gina Dowding, Steve Webb and Rosie Winterton debate the economy

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Should the jobless be starved back to work?
Should the jobless be starved back to work?

Nicky Campbell takes calls from the audience on how they want unemployment tackled.

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24th April 2010

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Stephen Nolan interviews Harriet Harman on cutting public services
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

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Tory policies on balancing public and private sector
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.

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Will Labour protect the public sector from 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.

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23rd April 2010

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Nick Griffin launches the BNP election manifesto
Nick Griffin launches the BNP election manifesto

On St George's Day, the leader of the BNP launches their manifesto, concentrating on immigration, defence and the economy

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Miniscule growth in the British economy
Miniscule growth in the British economy

Last year we were in the longest recession on record. This morning we've got figures showing the British economy grew by 0.2 in the first three months of 2010. Two economists analyse the figures.

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22nd April 2010

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Tony Livesey hosts the reaction to the second TV debate
Tony Livesey hosts the reaction to the second TV debate

Paddy Ashdown, David Miliband and George Osbourne alongside Armando Ianucci give analysis alongside listener reactions straight after the second TV debate

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Bacon hosts a mock TV debate
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

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20th April 2010

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Gordon Brown speaks to Peter Allen
Gordon Brown speaks to Peter Allen

Peter Allen talks to the prime minister Gordon Brown in Swindon about the economy, the influence of the television debates and what's being done about the volcanic ash cloud over the UK.

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Alex Salmond launches the SNP election manifesto
Alex Salmond launches the SNP election manifesto

During Victoria Derbyshire's show, we took the live broadcast of the leader of the SNP launching their election manifesto

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Alex Salmond talks to Nicky Campbell ahead of the SNP manifesto launch
Alex Salmond talks to Nicky Campbell ahead of the SNP manifesto launch

The leaderof the SNP talks about tax, the economy and what he thinks about Nick Clegg

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19th April 2010

18th April 2010

17th April 2010

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Francis Maude on the TV debate and targeting public sector workers
Francis Maude on the TV debate and targeting public sector workers

The Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, speaks to Weekend Breakfast about the TV debate and how the Conservative's are targeting public sector workers.

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16th April 2010

15th April 2010

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Green Party launch election manifesto
Green Party launch election manifesto

Caroline Lucas, leader, launched the Green's election manifesto, hoping to get their first seat in Westminster.

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14th April 2010

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Who will make the strictest public sector cuts?
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.

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The Liberal Democrats launch their election manifesto
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

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Nicky Campbell talks to Danny Alexander (Lib) about the Lib Dem manifesto
Nicky Campbell talks to Danny Alexander (Lib) about the Lib Dem manifesto

Nicky Campbell talks to Danny Alexander (Lib) about the Lib Dem manifesto

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Brown says he should have been tougher
Brown says he should have been tougher

Gordon Brown has admitted that he should have taken a tougher line with the banks when he was Chancellor. Ralf Silva is a banking analyst from SRN Financial, and reacts to the PM's remarks.

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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 (Con)

Tony Livesey hosts listeners' reactions to the Tory manifesto with Grant Shapps. They talk about scrapping HIP packs and public services.

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Nick Clegg discusses Lid Dem policies
Nick Clegg discusses Lid Dem policies

Peter Allen talks to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg about the prospect of a hung parliament and his party's policies, including those on tax, education and the economy.

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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

Richard Bacon talks to Tory blogger Iain Dale about the Conservative manifesto launch. Iain explains how their 'people power' ideas will work.

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David Cameron delivers the Conservatives' manifesto
David Cameron delivers the Conservatives' manifesto

David Cameron delivers the Conservative Party manifesto for the General Election 2010. With analysis from John Pienaar.

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Plaid Cymru aiming to protect most vulnerable
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.

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UKIP manifesto aims to be straight talking
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.

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William Hague on Conservative manifesto
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.

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12th April 2010

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Yvette Cooper takes listener questions on Labour's manifesto
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.

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Reaction to the Labour manifesto
Reaction to the Labour manifesto

5 live's Economics Editor, Stephanie Flanders examines the economic proposals in Labour's manifesto. Chief Political Correspondent, John Pienaar also analyses Labour's proposals.

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Douglas Alexander defends Labour's manifesto
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.

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Victoria Derbyshire hosts a panel debate in Bromsgrove
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.

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Gordon Brown launches Labour's election manifesto
Gordon Brown launches Labour's election manifesto

Gordon Brown launches Labour's election manifesto

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Nicky Campbell asks the audience "What would you put in your 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.

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Ed Miliband talks to Nicky Campbell about the Labour manifesto
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

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11th April 2010

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Lord Digby Jones on the National Insurance row
Lord Digby Jones on the National Insurance row

The former head of the Confederation of British Industry, gives his thoughts on the row over proposed rises in National Insurance, and the state of the economy as a whole.

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9th April 2010

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Ed Davey (LibDem) on tactical voting
Ed Davey (LibDem) on tactical voting

Nicky Campbell talks to Ed Davey, the Lib Dem Foreign Affairs spokesperson, about tactical voting.

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It's the economy, stupid
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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8th April 2010

7th April 2010

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UKIP leader on electoral reform and leaving Europe
UKIP leader on electoral reform and leaving Europe

Peter Allen asks UKIP leader Lord Pearson what type of electoral reform he supports? However, Lord Pearson soon discusses the impact on the UK if they left Europe and how more jobs would be created.

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MPs talk to Victoria about last PMQs
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.

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6th April 2010

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William Hague on the NHS taking priority over the economy
William Hague on the NHS taking priority over the economy

David Cameron announced that the NHS will be the Conservatives priority. Peter Allen asks William Hague what happens to the economy if the NHS takes priority.

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Plaid Cyrmu at the beginning of the election
Plaid Cyrmu at the beginning of the election

The Welsh nationalists, led by Ieuan Wyn Jones, pledge to help pensioners and the more vulnerable people in Wales, as well as working on tackling the faltering economy.

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Debating the economy on College Green
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.

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"Lord Mandelson, could you eat your crisps a bit quieter?"
"Lord Mandelson, could you eat your crisps a bit quieter?"

Lord Mandelson, Labour's Business Secretary; Sarah Teather, Lib Dem Housing Spokeswoman; and Conservative blogger, Iain Dale discuss the prospects for the Election campaign.

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Victoria speaks to six Watford candidates
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.

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Home Secretary Alan Johnson speaks to Victoria
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.

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The Conservative leader launches his campaign
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.

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Gordon Brown on fighting for a fourth Labour term
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.

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1st April 2010

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Cameron defends Tory position on National Insurance
Cameron defends Tory position on National Insurance

We speak to David Cameron after bosses of some of Britain's biggest businesses signed a letter in the Telegraph backing the Tories' plans to scrap part of the planned rise in National Insurance.

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31st March 2010

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The SNP and Plaid Cymru on entering into a coalition
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.

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The Justice Secretary answers listeners' questions
The Justice Secretary answers listeners' questions

Jack Straw, one of three Labour MPs to have served in every Cabinet since 1997, answers questions on a possible hung parliament, the general election campaign and eradicating sleaze in Westminster.

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30th March 2010

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Vince Cable, the Lib Dems' Treasury spokesman
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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29th March 2010

27th March 2010

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Brown sets out Labour's election pledges
Brown sets out Labour's election pledges

Gordon Brown has promised to secure the economic recovery, halve the budget deficit and make Government more accountable. Labour, Lib Dem, Conservative and SNP politicians debate.

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