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13th May 2010
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How will coalition plans affect us financially?
5 live's Chief Political Correspondent John Pienaar, John Whiting from the Chartered Institute of Taxation and Bill Didwell from Deloitte explain the impact of the coalition tax policies.
What do the coalition have in mind for business and finance?
The policy commitments agreed by the new coalition government are discusses by Dr Linda Yu from Oxford University, Tony Travers from LSE and Francesca Lagerberg from Grant Thornton.
News
VAT 'will rise' under coalition government
VAT is set to rise under the new coalition government, according to a BBC survey of influential economists.
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12th May 2010
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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.
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.
5th May 2010
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Alex Salmond takes your calls
The First Minister of Scotland takes listeners' calls, hosted by Nicky Campbell.
Gordon Brown takes your calls
The Prime Minister answers listener's questions, hosted by Nicky Campbell.
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What do you want to ask Alex Salmond?
SNP leader Alex Salmond took calls and questions from listeners about his party's policies. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch with their thoughts.
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.
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.
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.
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Is this the election that will give more power to the smaller parties?
Nicky speaks to the leaders of UKIP and Plaid Cymru about their policies and whether they think they'll have more influence after the election. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
Does the UK General Election matters to the America?
This election does have implications for America. Patrick Basham, Director of the Democracy Institute, tells us why.
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.
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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.
News
Parties battle over family and crime plans
Labour have attacked their rivals' plans as a "coalition of cuts for children", while the Tories say "big government" has failed to fix Britain.
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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.
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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
22nd April 2010
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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
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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Scottish Lib Dems manifesto claims 'fairer policies'
The Liberal Democrats have claimed that a vote for them on 6 May would be a vote for a "fairer Scotland".
20th April 2010
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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
Nick Clegg talks about why people should vote for him
John Pienaar picks apart Nick Clegg's speech about why he can offer more than Labour and the Conservatives.
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
19th April 2010
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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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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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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.
Election 2010: Green Party launch 'ambitious' manifesto
The Green Party of England and Wales have set out manifesto plans to make Britain a "greener and fairer society".
Economists warn over Tory efficiency plans
More than 50 economists have reportedly warned that Tory plans for spending cuts risk job losses and tipping the economy back into recession.
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
News
Election 2010: Lib Dem manifesto promises fairness
The Liberal Democrats have set out a "four step" manifesto plan to "hardwire fairness into British society".
Brown admits he made a mistake over bank regulation
Gordon Brown has admitted he made a mistake in not introducing tougher bank regulation when he was chancellor.
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Is the Liberal Democrats' election manifesto enough to win you over?
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled their election manifesto, saying it is a "serious" plan for government that the voters can "trust". Users of 5 live Connect gave their thoughts on whether it was enough to win them over.
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.
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.
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.
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Cameron: Tory manifesto will change Britain for better
Conservative leader David Cameron has launched his party's election manifesto, which he says is a "plan to change Britain for the better".
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.
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.
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.
News
Lib Dems to raise tax-free allowance to £10,000
The first £10,000 of UK earnings would be tax-free under a "radical overhaul" of the tax system by a Liberal Democrat government, leader Nick Clegg says.
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
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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.
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
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Tories explain their plans for tax breaks for married couples
Shadow universities and skills minister David Willetts explains how four million married couples and civil partners would get a tax break under Conservative plans to support marriage.
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.
Tories to offer tax breaks for married couples
The Conservatives are proposing to give four million married couples and civil partners an annual £150 tax break.
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
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Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones on Welsh jobs and his party's election manifesto
Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones describes the party's stance on immigration, pensions, tax and the aims of their election manifesto
News
Labour hit back over National Insurance election row
Labour have hit back over criticism of their plans to raise National Insurance as Conservative leader David Cameron says they are looking "very rattled".
Is tax row over trifling sums?
It's THE story of the election campaign so far - whether or not to raise National Insurance by 1%. In fact, the figures show what is at stake here is a relatively trifling amount of money, says Michael Blastland in his regular column.
7th April 2010
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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.
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.
David Cameron steps up attacks on National Insurance
Conservative leader David Cameron attacks Labour's planned increase in National Insurance as a "jobs tax that will kill the recovery".
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Do you want a posh PM?
Gordon Brown has emphasised his own "ordinary middle class background", while David Cameron's Eton education has been the target of Labour jibes. Nicky Campbell asked in the phone-in whether people cared about class.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
News
Election race begins as Brown confirms 6 May date
Political leaders head off on the campaign trail after Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces the UK general election is to be held on 6 May.
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What do you want Britain to look like after the election?
Victoria's programme came live from the marginal seat of Watford on the morning the general election was officially called, where she asked listeners for their thoughts on what they wanted to change in Britain.
1st April 2010
Audio
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.
30th March 2010
Audio
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?
What Labour plans for social care in England
Ministers want to pay for social care through compulsory contributions, but have shelved the idea of a so-called "death tax". Andy Burnham is Secretary of State for Health.
Lib Dem view on social care provision
Norman Lamb is the Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary. He questions whether Labour's shelving of the so-called "death tax" is a policy just for this parliament. He calls for consensus.
Andrew Lansley offers the Conservative set of proposals
The Conservative Shadow Health Minister wants to ensure help is provided earlier than is currently the case, as well as ensuring people can retain the money and assets they've earned in their life.
News
Social care levy plans unveiled
A compulsory levy will be introduced to help pay for social care for adults in England, under government plans.
27th March 2010
Audio
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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