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14th May 2010
News
David Cameron in Scotland to meet SNP's Alex Salmond
Prime Minister David Cameron is travelling to Scotland for talks with First Minister Alex Salmond.
11th May 2010
News
Labour MP Douglas Alexander rules out deal with SNP
A leading Labour MP has said a potential coalition deal between his party and the Lib Dems would not include the Scottish National Party.
10th May 2010
Audio
Michael Portillo and John Pienaar on a possible Con/Lib coalition
Gordon Brown's still prime minister and Nick Clegg's had two meetings with David Cameron and one with the PM. Former Cabinet minister Michael Portillo assesses the political landscape.
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7th May 2010
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Who is going to be the next PM?
The election has resulted in a hung parliament with the Conservatives as the party with the most seats. But who will be the next PM? Users of 5 live Connect got in touch.
5th May 2010
Audio
Alex Salmond takes your calls
The First Minister of Scotland takes listeners' calls, hosted by Nicky Campbell.
News
Northern Ireland leaders debate
On Tuesday night the second televised debate between the leaders of the four largest parties in Northern Ireland took place.
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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.
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.
4th May 2010
Audio
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.
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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.
3rd May 2010
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Is it Deal or No Deal time for the parties?
With polls pointing to a hung parliament, Nicky asks if it's time the party leaders made a deal with each other. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch.
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.
First-time voters in Wales get musical
Mark Hutchings reports from Cardiff where he hears from a jazz band of first-time voters about their intentions at the polls, through the medium of music.
1st May 2010
Audio
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
Audio
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.
28th April 2010
News
SNP fails in BBC debate court bid
An attempt by the Scottish National Party to use the courts to ban the broadcast in Scotland of Thursday's BBC TV prime ministerial debate has failed.
22nd April 2010
News
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
News
Scottish Lib Dems manifesto claims 'fairer policies'
The Liberal Democrats have claimed that a vote for them on 6 May would be a vote for a "fairer Scotland".
20th April 2010
Audio
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
Alex Salmond talks to Nicky Campbell ahead of the SNP manifesto launch
The leaderof the SNP talks about tax, the economy and what he thinks about Nick Clegg
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.
Plaid demand leaders debate spot
Plaid Cymru's Helen Mary Jones says the party must be involved in the next two TV UK-wide leaders' debates.
19th April 2010
News
Nick Clegg brands Labour and Conservatives 'desperate'
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has hit back at suggestions that a vote for his party would only benefit his rivals.
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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.
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.
16th April 2010
News
Nick Clegg had good TV election debate, says Cameron
David Cameron has conceded his Lib Dem rival Nick Clegg did well in the historic prime ministerial TV showdown.
14th April 2010
News
UK drive for sustainable politics
Political parties on the UK election campaign trail in Scotland have been focussing on the economy and the state of politics.
13th April 2010
Audio
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.
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
The Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward talks about the devolution of policing
The Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward talks about the devolution of policing to Belfast and and gives his reaction to this morning's bomb attack
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.
News
Labour unveiling Scottish election manifesto
Scottish Labour is due to launch its election manifesto as the campaign enters its first full week.
8th April 2010
Audio
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
7th April 2010
News
Parties in Wales ready for general election fight
Welsh political parties launch their campaigns after Gordon Brown announced a general election for 6 May.
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Do you want a posh PM?
Gordon Brown has emphasised his own "ordinary middle class background", while David Cameron's Eton education has been the target of Labour jibes. Nicky Campbell asked in the phone-in whether people cared about class.
6th April 2010
Audio
Plaid Cyrmu at the beginning of the election
The Welsh nationalists, led by Ieuan Wyn Jones, pledge to help pensioners and the more vulnerable people in Wales, as well as working on tackling the faltering economy.
News
Election race begins as Brown confirms 6 May date
Political leaders head off on the campaign trail after Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces the UK general election is to be held on 6 May.
Scottish parties hit general election campaign trail
Scotland's political leaders hit the campaign trail, after Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces voters will go to the polls on 6 May.
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
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.
27th March 2010
Audio
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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Do you want to change the voting system?
As the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats hold more talks to try to form a government, Nicky asks if you agree with the Lib Dems' desire for electoral reform.
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