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14th May 2010
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13th May 2010
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What's your message for the new cabinet?
The cabinet ministers of the coalition government met for the first time this morning. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch with their messages for the new cabinet.
12th May 2010
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Cameron and Clegg's first joint press conference
The two joint-leaders of Britain's new coalition government speak and answer media questions in the garden of Downing Street. John Pienaar and the Times' Daniel Finkelstein provide analysis.
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.
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Can this coalition government work for Britain?
On the first morning of the coalition government, Nicky asks if the two parties can get along. Can a coalition work for Britain? Many of you got in touch with your thoughts.
A new political landscape
Victoria speaks to politicians, commentators and 5 live listeners about how this new political landscape will unfold. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch with their thoughts.
10th May 2010
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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.
What do you want to happen next in Westminster?
Victoria comes live from Westminster as the Conservatives and Lib Dems continue trying to form a government. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch about what they hope happens next.
7th May 2010
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Caroline Lucas on getting the first Green party seat in Westminster
Nicky Campbell asks the successful parliamentary candidate for Brighton Pavillion on her plans for the future and about the hung parliament
Paddy Ashdown comments on the Lib Dem position
The former Lib Dem leader talks to Nicky Campbell about the position of his party after election night
Who do you want to be Prime Minister?
Nicky Campbell takes your calls and listens to your opinions on who you want to be PM after an election night result of a hung parliament
Neil Kinnock comments on the election results
The former Labour party leader talks to Nicky Campbell, Shelagh Fogerty and John Pienaar about the election results and Labour's position
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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.
Who should join forces with who?
As 5 live's coverage of the election continued users shared their views on who should share power with who, who should run the country and the merits or not of a coalition government.
6th May 2010
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Former home secretary Jacqui Smith loses Redditch seat
One of the high profile casualties of the election is Jacqui Smith, the first female home secretary, who loses her seat to the Conservatives.
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Immediate reaction as the polls close
Users of 5 live Connect share their views on not being able to vote due to queues outside polling stations, and whether their vote will have made a difference.
5th May 2010
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Alex Salmond takes your calls
The First Minister of Scotland takes listeners' calls, hosted by Nicky Campbell.
Gordon Brown takes your calls
The Prime Minister answers listener's questions, hosted by Nicky Campbell.
Micahel Gove talks about the Conservative party on the last day of the election campaign
The shadow schools secretary talks about his own expenses scandal and the Tory position on the last day of the election campaign.
What has made this election different?
Rory Cellan-Jones, Chris Mason and Sheila Gunn remark on what has changed during this election. Is it first ladies? Or is it social media?
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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.
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.
4th May 2010
Audio
Welsh Secretary, Peter Hain, explains why people should vote tactically
Philip Hammond and Chris Huhne give their reaction and listeners tell us why they're voting tactically and discuss whether a new electoral system would make more sense.
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.
Will you vote tactically?
Victoria speaks to Peter Hain, the Welsh Secretary, who suggests that voters should consider voting tactically to keep the Tories out. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch with their thoughts.
3rd May 2010
Audio
Talking about crime in Leeds
Victoria's programme came live from Leeds where she discussed the issue of crime with 200 listeners and a panel of senior politicians, includnig Alan Johnson, Chris Grayling and Chris Huhne.
Deal or no deal for the parties?
Most opinion polls still point to a hung parliament. That means there could be deals to be done to make sure one of the big parties get power.
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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.
Talking about crime in Leeds
Victoria's programme came live from Leeds where she talked about crime with a panel of senior politicians and 200 listeners. Users of 5 live Connect got in touch with their opinions.
2nd May 2010
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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.
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.
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?
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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
Audio
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".
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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
Audio
What do you want to ask the Green Party?
Caroline Lucas, the leader of the Green Party, answers your questions on the phone in. Hosted by Nicky Campbell.
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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
Audio
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...
Will Nick Clegg form a coalition with Gordon Brown?
Nicky Campbell asks the leader of the Lib Dems about a hung parliament, his expenses and his policies.
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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
Audio
Victoria hosts a live panel debate from Middlesbrough discussing the economy.
Along side a 200 strong audience, Phillip Hammond, Gina Dowding, Steve Webb and Rosie Winterton debate the economy
Should the jobless be starved back to work?
Nicky Campbell takes calls from the audience on how they want unemployment tackled.
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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.
24th April 2010
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Tory policies on balancing public and private sector
Shadow culture secretary Jeremy Hunt explains Conservative policies on boosting the private sector, particularly in N. Ireland and north east England, and public sector cuts.
Will Labour protect the public sector from cuts?
The Care Services minister Phil Hope discusses Labour's proposals to protect frontline services in the public sector from cuts. He also discusses Gordon Brown's performance during Labour's campaign.
23rd April 2010
News
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.
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
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Ken Clarke on claims against Nick Clegg
Shadow Business Secretary, Ken Clarke, says it was predictable that the press would attack Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg after his popularity grew.
Bacon hosts a mock TV debate
Richard chairs Tory blogger Iain Dale as Nick Clegg, Lib Dem candidate Lembit Opik as Gordon Brown and former Labour spin doctor Lance Prince as David Cameron
Victoria Derbyshire hosts a debate on how important the papers are in the general election
Trevor Kavanah (Associate Editor of The Sun), Sunny Hundall (writer for Liberalconspiracy blog) and Dan Sabbagh (former Media Editor for The Times) debate with listeners about the power of the papers
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
News
Nick Clegg under attack ahead of second election debate
Nick Clegg has come under attack over political donations - as the Lib Dems say he is being "smeared" ahead of the second TV debate.
21st April 2010
5 live Connect
Would a hung parliament be the best result for Britain?
Are the main parties capable of working together? Or will party politics get in the way of running the country? Users of 5 live Connect shared their opinions.
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
15th April 2010
Audio
Green Party launch election manifesto
Caroline Lucas, leader, launched the Green's election manifesto, hoping to get their first seat in Westminster.
News
Election 2010: Green Party launch 'ambitious' manifesto
The Green Party of England and Wales have set out manifesto plans to make Britain a "greener and fairer society".
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
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
Brown says he should have been tougher
Gordon Brown has admitted that he should have taken a tougher line with the banks when he was Chancellor. Ralf Silva is a banking analyst from SRN Financial, and reacts to the PM's remarks.
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Election 2010: Lib Dem manifesto promises fairness
The Liberal Democrats have set out a "four step" manifesto plan to "hardwire fairness into British society".
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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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Tony Livesey hosts listeners' reactions to the Tory manifesto with Grant Shapps (Con)
Tony Livesey hosts listeners' reactions to the Tory manifesto with Grant Shapps. They talk about scrapping HIP packs and public services.
Richard Bacon talks to Tory blogger Iain Dale about the Conservative manifesto launch
Richard Bacon talks to Tory blogger Iain Dale about the Conservative manifesto launch. Iain explains how their 'people power' ideas will work.
David Cameron delivers the Conservatives' manifesto
David Cameron delivers the Conservative Party manifesto for the General Election 2010. With analysis from John Pienaar.
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
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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.
7th April 2010
Audio
UKIP leader on electoral reform and leaving Europe
Peter Allen asks UKIP leader Lord Pearson what type of electoral reform he supports? However, Lord Pearson soon discusses the impact on the UK if they left Europe and how more jobs would be created.
Refusing to vote after losing trust in politicians
Nigel Follett became disillusioned about politicians following the expenses scandal. Trying to convince him to vote is Lib Dem MP Susan Kramer and Labour MP Lord Adonis.
MPs talk to Victoria about last PMQs
Labour's Ben Bradshaw, the Liberal Democrats' Simon Hughes and the Conservatives' Theresa May join Victoria Derbyshire and John Pienaar to talk about the final PMQs before the election.
News
Brown and Cameron clash on economy
Gordon Brown and David Cameron attack each other's plans for the economy, in their final Commons clash before the election.
Labour and Tories a 'vote for corrupt politics'
Nick Clegg says that voting either Labour or Conservative would be a "vote for corrupt politics".
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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.
Reaction to the final PMQs before the election
During an extended Victoria Derbyshire programme listeners gave their reaction on 5 live Connect to the final Prime Minister's Questions ahead of the 2010 Election.
6th April 2010
Audio
"Lord Mandelson, could you eat your crisps a bit quieter?"
Lord Mandelson, Labour's Business Secretary; Sarah Teather, Lib Dem Housing Spokeswoman; and Conservative blogger, Iain Dale discuss the prospects for the Election campaign.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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