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14th May 2010
News
William Hague in US talks on Afghanistan
New Foreign Secretary William Hague is due to meet his US counterpart Hillary Clinton in Washington, with the war in Afghanistan set to dominate the talks.
12th May 2010
Audio
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
5 live Connect
4th May 2010
Audio
David Miliband comments on tactical voting
The Foreign Secretary explains why he thinks it is best for the UK to stay part of the EU and what he thinks about tactical voting.
3rd May 2010
Audio
Stephen Nolan hosts a liveley election debate
Norman Baker, Grant Shaps and Jackie Smith debate policy with the audience.
2nd May 2010
Audio
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
News
Sir Malcolm Rifkind unveils armed forces manifesto
Labour has starved the armed forces of resources during its years in office, a former Tory defence secretary has said.
29th April 2010
Audio
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
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
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
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
Audio
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
Danny Alexander talks about the TV debates
The second TV debate happened the night before and Danny Alexander, Chief of Staff for Nick Clegg talks about Lib Dem policies and how he thought his party had performed
William Hague talks about Cameron's performance in the TV debates
The Shadow Foreign Secretary also answer questions from members of the public at a cafe in Bristol with Shelagh Fogarty
News
Election 2010: Gloves off in second leaders' debate
The gloves came off in the second prime ministerial debate as Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg clashed over global affairs.
22nd April 2010
Audio
David Miliband talks about foreign policy ahead of the leader debates
Global affairs are the subject up for debate with the 3 main party leaders tonight on TV. Ahead of this, the Foreign Secretay comments on Afghanistan and nuclear weapons.
Ed Davey talks about Clegg-mania ahead of the TV debates
The foreign affairs spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats comments on defence, global issues, the expenses scandal and Nick Clegg
Eric Pickles talks about Tory policies ahead of the Tv debates
The party chairman talks to Nicky Campbell about the TV debates tonight and rates David Cameron at 8.3 out of 10 for the first debate
Professor Michael Clarke talks about the TV debate and the Middle East
Prefaced with some audience insights, the Professor analyses the effects of having a nuclear Iran
News
UK must do its duty to forces, says David Cameron
The UK must do its "duty" by the armed forces by providing mental health screenings for all former personnel, Tory leader David Cameron has said.
Leaders prepare for second prime ministerial TV debate
Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg are preparing for their second head-to-head prime ministerial TV debate, focused on global affairs.
21st April 2010
Audio
Gabby Logan hosts a debate on defence
Grahame Hudson (Lib), Alison Seabeck (Lab), Bob Stewart (Con) and George Kerevan (SNP) talk about their policies on defence and nuclear weapons
20th April 2010
News
Salmond urges voters to 'achieve a balanced parliament'
Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond has urged electors in Scotland to vote SNP and achieve a "balanced parliament" on 6 May.
17th April 2010
Audio
Nicola Sturgeon on protecting public services
Weekend Breakfast talks to the deputy leader of the SNP and Scottish Health Secretary. Nicola Sturgeon gives her opnion on scrapping the House of Lords and how to protect public services.
News
Lib Dem Trident policy ridiculous - Ainsworth
The Liberal Democrat policy on Trident has been called "ridiculous" by Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth.
15th April 2010
News
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
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
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".
5 live Connect
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
Audio
David Cameron delivers the Conservatives' manifesto
David Cameron delivers the Conservative Party manifesto for the General Election 2010. With analysis from John Pienaar.
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
Plaid Cymru manifesto pledge to 'protect vulnerable'
Plaid Cymru has launched its election manifesto with a promise to protect the "vulnerable and front-line services".
12th April 2010
Audio
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
Audio
Casting your vote when on active service
Those on active service vote early to make sure their opinion counts. We hear how the election is reported to those in Afghanistan, and the issues that most concern members of the British forces.
6th April 2010
Audio
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
Audio
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
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?
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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.
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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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