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13th May 2010
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An influx of new MPs
Amid the political events of the last six days, two hundred and twenty six new people have started their lives as MPs. Three newly-elected representatives tell Nicky about their first week.
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.
Clare Short tips on "dealing with the boys"
Former minister Clare Short tells 5 live that she wants more women in the Cabinet and gives advice to newly-elected Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi.
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11th May 2010
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Speculation continues
Five days on from the election Peter Allen talks to politicians and political analysts as speculation continues as to who will form a government with whom.
Who wants the Lib Dems more?
Conservative MP and former defence secretary Malcolm Rifkind says as the Labour party finished third in the election, the Tories stand the greatest chance of forming a coalition with the Lib Dems.
The SNP's Angus Robertson on a potential Lab/Lib pact
Angus Robertson MP - the leader of the Scottish National Party in Westminster - on his party's support of a potential Labour/Liberal Democrat deal.
David Blunkett warns against Lib/Lab pact
The former home secretary says that a "rainbow coalition" would be doomed and the Labour party needs to go into opposition in order to renew itself.
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Lib Dems and Tories resume talks
The Lib Dems and Conservatives have resumed negotiations for a fourth day, as a senior Lib Dem tells the BBC the Tory offer was the "only deal in town".
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.
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Who should Clegg crown king?
Senior Liberal Democrats have said the process of forming a new government could be resolved within 24 hours. 5 live Connect users shared their views on who Nick Clegg should crown king.
10th May 2010
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Gordon Brown announces he will resign as Labour Leader
Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces his plan to step down as Labour leader by September and that Labour and the Lib Dems will open formal talks. Analysis from John Pienaar.
A Hung Parliament Blind Date special
Featuring former Labour spin doctor Lance Price as Gordon Brown, Conservative blogger Iain Dale as David Cameron and former Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik as Nick Clegg.
Will our hung parliament damage the economy?
Having a hung parliament is thought to be what the City doesn't want: political uncertainty, the possibility of another election in the near future, and nobody handling the budget deficit.
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.
Lord Steel on Con/Lib compromise talks
Lord Steel led the Liberal party into a pact with the minority Labour government in 1977, and he joins Nicky to give his thoughts on the current Con/Lib talks.
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Clegg meetings with Brown and Cameron
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has held private meetings with Gordon Brown and David Cameron as talks continue over forming the next UK government.
Gordon Brown 'stepping down as Labour leader'
Gordon Brown has announced he will step down as Labour leader by September - as his party opens formal talks with the Lib Dems about forming a government.
Tories' 'final offer' on vote reform
The Conservatives have made a "final offer" to the Lib Dems of a referendum on electoral reform as the battle to form the UK's next government heats up.
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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.
9th May 2010
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Billy Bragg calls for electoral reform
Singer Billy Bragg says Nick Clegg should hold out for proportional representation and thinks the old two-party politics may be at an end.
Simon Hughes MP: "There will have to be a referendum"
Lib Dem MP Simon Hughes says the Tories would have to change their position on electoral reform for a deal to be done between the two parties.
Unlock Democracy on their purple protest
The director of Unlock Democracy, Peter Facey, explains why he and about 1000 other people protested outside the Lib Dem's meeting in London.
8th May 2010
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John Redwood and Lembit Opik clash over PR
Conservative MP John Redwood and former Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik clash over whether electoral reform should be central to an agreement on coalition government.
Labour's Kate Hoey says Gordon Brown must go
The Labour MP and former Sports Minister Kate Hoey says she can't see Gordon Brown continuing as leader of her party.
Election 2010 Special
John Pienaar reports from Westminster on the latest negotiations for a coalition government.
New MPs discuss the hung parliament
Three newly elected MPs discuss the options for forming a coalition government after the election resulted in a hung parliament.
7th May 2010
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Hung parliament debate
Stephen's guests at Liverpool University for this post-election debate include politicians Ken Clarke, Lembit Opik, Stephen O'Brien and Ivan Lewis.
Clegg on giving the Conservatives a hearing
The Lib Dem leader, arriving at the party HQ in London, says toe the gathered media that the Conservatives have gained "first right" to attempt to form a government in the "national interest."
Brown says he's open to discussions
The incumbent Prime Minister says that Britain's got a hung parliament for the first time since the 1970s. Gordon Brown says he's prepared to talk to any party leader about forming a government.
Cameron reaches out to the Lib Dems
After falling just short of an overall majority at this general election, Conservative leader David Cameron makes explicit offers to Nick Clegg of forming a coalition.
Dr Evan Harris on his defeat
The Liberal Democrat Dr Evan Harris shares his thoughts on why he believes he lost his seat in Oxford West to the Conservatives.
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
Michael Gove gives his thoughts on a hung parliament
The Conservative's Education spokesman Michael Gove gives his perspective on what the public might expect from a 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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Cameron to try to form government
David Cameron is to set out within hours his plans to form a "stable" government, after the Tories won most votes but not an overall majority.
Brown 'respects' Clegg talks with Tories
Gordon Brown has said he "respects" the right of the Lib Dems to talk to the Tories about forming a government.
Cameron makes offer to Lib Dems on government
David Cameron has reached out to the Liberal Democrats in an effort to form a government - after the UK general election resulted in a hung parliament.
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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.
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Brown says voting share and not just seats is important
Gordon Brown has said it is important that Labour gets as many votes as possible, and not just seats.
BNP 'expects' to be UK's fourth biggest party
The British National Party "fully expect to push Labour close" in both Barking and Stoke-on-Trent Central.
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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
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Peter Allen discusses tactical voting
Peter Allen talks about tactical voting with Liberal Democrats home affairs spokesman Chris Huhne and the conservative immigration spokesman Damian Green.
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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Labour ministers urge tactical voting
Labour's Ed Balls and Peter Hain have backed tactical voting in marginal seats to "keep the Tories out".
Brown 'will take responsibility' for loss
Gordon Brown has said he will take "full responsibility" if Labour fails to win the general election.
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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
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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David Cameron 'giving it everything'
Tory leader David Cameron says his party now have "momentum" and he is "giving it everything" in the final week of the election campaign.
UK election at-a-glance: 1 May
The parties step up their campaigns with 6 May just five days away.
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
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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.
28th April 2010
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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
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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...
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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Clegg refuses to rule out backing Brown
Nick Clegg has refused to rule out working with Gordon Brown if the PM was at No 10 with a minority government.
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
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Iain Duncan-Smith and Charles Kennedy on a hung parliament
Iain Duncan-Smith and Charles Kennedy talk to Nicky Campbell about the chances of a hung parliament and the areas they think David Cameron and Nick Clegg could find common ground.
Health Secretary, Andy Burnham on whether there could a Labour PM that's not Gordon Brown
The debate is now all about which party the Lib Dems might get into bed with if there is a hung parliament. Nicky asks Andy Burnham whether there could a Labour PM that's not Gordon Brown.
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Tories to target Labour heartlands
David Cameron has said the Tories are to target Labour strongholds, in the wake of the Lib Dem poll surge.
22nd April 2010
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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
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
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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
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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? 5 live listeners give their views.
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Election: Nick Clegg attacks 'desperate' Gordon Brown
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has indicated he might find it difficult to do a deal with Gordon Brown in the event of a hung Parliament.
Election: IMF clash between Darling, Osborne and Cable
Alistair Darling, George Osborne and Vince Cable have clashed over whether a hung parliament could be harmful for the UK economy.
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".
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
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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
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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.
19th April 2010
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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.
17th April 2010
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Cameron warns over hung parliament
David Cameron has warned of the dangers of a hung parliament and said only a "decisive" Conservative government would "get the job done".
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