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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.
News
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.
12th May 2010
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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
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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.
5 live Connect
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.
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.
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.
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?
George Osbourne and business leaders from Birmingham comment on the 3rd TV debate
From a cafe in Brimimgham, Nicky Campbell hosts questions from an audience to the Shadow Chancellor and local business owners
News
BNP claim 'window of opportunity' from Brown bigot slur
The BNP has said the incident in which Gordon Brown called a pensioner a "bigoted woman" has opened a "window of opportunity for the party".
Campaign a two-horse race, says Clegg
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has said the election is now "a two-horse race" between his party and the Tories.
5 live Connect
Who has your X Factor?
After the final prime ministerial TV debate, which candidate came out on top? On the Phone-in, Nicky asks which one has the X Factor. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch.
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
Victoria speaks to the people of Rochdale
Victoria came live from Rochdale, the town which became the focus of the election campaign after Gordon Brown refered to a local pensioner as a "bigoted woman".
Who will Gillian Duffy vote for now?
Nicky Campbell asks the audience who the Rochdale pensioner should vote for now?
News
A dozen things to watch for in final TV debate
James Landale, Deputy political editor, BBC News, looks ahead to the final TV election debate and what might be discussed by the leaders.
5 live Connect
Who should Gillian Duffy vote for now?
After Gordon Brown's "bigoted woman" comment about a Rochdale pensioner, Nicky asks who Gillian Duffy should vote for now. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch with their thoughts.
How will Brown's gaffe affect votes?
Victoria was live in Rochdale, the town at the centre of the "bigoted woman" controversy. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch to say whether Gordon Brown's comments would change how they vote.
28th April 2010
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Tony Livesey hosts a live reaction from Rochdale
We hear from the people of Gillian Duffy's hometown and Max Clifford gives a PR point of view on how this will affect the Labour campaign
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
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Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg takes listeners' questions
Mr Clegg takes questions from listeners on banking reform, tax plans, the leadership issue, the EU and Euro, immigration, his constituency work and whether Louis Theroux was ever really his fag...
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.
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
News
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.
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.
19th April 2010
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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.
16th April 2010
5 live Connect
Which of the leaders would you like to meet and what would you tell them?
In the first prime ministerial debate, Nick Clegg, David Cameron and Gordon Brown were keen to tell us where they'd been and who they'd met. On 5 live Connect, people got in touch to say which leader they'd like to meet and why.
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
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
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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.
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.
12th April 2010
Audio
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.
8th April 2010
Audio
Did Gordon Brown really create "British jobs for British workers"?
Figures obtained by The Spectator suggest 300,000 fewer British workers are now in private sector jobs. The Deputy leader of the BNP and Lib Dems Chris Huhne discuss the figures.
British-born workers have fewer jobs in the private sector
Phil Woolas, the Minister of State for borders and immigration, and the Conservatives Damian Green on why fewer British-born workers have jobs in the private sector.
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
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.
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 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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