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Benefits
5th May 2010
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Gordon Brown takes your calls
The Prime Minister answers listener's questions, hosted by Nicky Campbell.
5 live Connect
3rd May 2010
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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.
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.
5 live Connect
Talking about crime in Leeds
Victoria's programme came live from Leeds where she talked about crime with a panel of senior politicians and 200 listeners. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch with their opinions.
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.
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
News
Clegg grilled by angry student over youth job plans
Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg has been grilled over his party's youth employment plans by an angry student.
27th April 2010
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.
26th April 2010
Audio
Should the jobless be starved back to work?
Nicky Campbell takes calls from the audience on how they want unemployment tackled.
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.
23rd April 2010
News
Election 2010: Tories attack Labour over leaflet 'lies'
The Tories have stepped up attacks on Labour over "lies" about plans to cut benefits for the elderly - after David Cameron raised it in the TV debate.
21st April 2010
Audio
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.
15th April 2010
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
Audio
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
Audio
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.
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.
News
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".
12th April 2010
Audio
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.
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.
10th April 2010
Audio
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.
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
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
Audio
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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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.
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