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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
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?
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.
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.
1st May 2010
News
Chasing the UK vote in Pakistan's 'Little Britain'
Chasing proxy UK election votes from British citizens in Pakistan
30th April 2010
Audio
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.
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.
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
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.
BNP call for end to immigration from Muslim nations
The British National Party (BNP) are calling for an end to immigration from Muslim nations, saying this presents a "deadly threat" to the UK.
22nd April 2010
Audio
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
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.
19th April 2010
Audio
Nick Griffin answers your questions
Nicky Campbell hosts the phone in with guest Nick Griffin.
5 live Connect
What do you want to ask Nick Griffin?
The leader of the British National Party took questions from listeners about his policies and the upcoming election. Many people got in touch on 5 live Connect.
18th April 2010
News
Brown and Cameron seek to grab initiative from Lib Dems
Gordon Brown has said Lib Dem policies must be "exposed" after polls suggested a jump in support for the party.
Party leaders urge focus on ending global poverty
Gordon Brown has said ending global poverty is one of the "great causes left", as party leaders set out their plans on international development.
14th April 2010
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
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
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
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.
News
UKIP warning over 'corrupt octopus' of Brussels
The UK Independence Party leader Lord Pearson has warned against five more years of integration into the "corrupt octopus that is Brussels".
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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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