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13th May 2010
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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.
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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Cameron 'expecting great things' from civil servants
David Cameron has told civil servants he is "expecting great things" from them, after chairing the first meeting of his new cabinet at Number 10.
5th May 2010
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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.
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.
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David Cameron 'giving it everything'
Tory leader David Cameron says his party now have "momentum" and he is "giving it everything" in the final week of the election campaign.
30th April 2010
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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
28th April 2010
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Parties argue over NHS improvements amid cash squeeze
Labour have warned the NHS in England would return to "the bad old days" under a Tory government as the parties argue over the health service's future.
27th April 2010
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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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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.
23rd April 2010
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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.
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
15th April 2010
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Key exchanges in the prime ministerial debate
The first prime ministerial TV debate has now taken place, with all three parties claiming that their leader came out on top.
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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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.
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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".
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.
11th April 2010
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Conservative manifesto to guarantee local GP access
The Conservatives will guarantee patients access to a local GP as part of their manifesto.
6th April 2010
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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.
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.
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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.
5th April 2010
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Andrew Lansley on Tories' cancer drugs plan
Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley explains the Conservatives' plan to offer cancer drugs to patients regardless of cost.
30th March 2010
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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.
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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
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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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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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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.
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