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14th May 2010
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Cameron defends change over election vote rules
David Cameron has said his government's plans for fixed term parliaments are a "huge" and "good" change - amid concern some changes amount to a "stitch up".
13th May 2010
Audio
How will coalition plans affect us financially?
5 live's Chief Political Correspondent John Pienaar, John Whiting from the Chartered Institute of Taxation and Bill Didwell from Deloitte explain the impact of the coalition tax policies.
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.
What do the coalition have in mind for business and finance?
The policy commitments agreed by the new coalition government are discusses by Dr Linda Yu from Oxford University, Tony Travers from LSE and Francesca Lagerberg from Grant Thornton.
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.
Huhne outlines coalition deal over nuclear power plants
A new generation of nuclear power plants will still be built - provided no public money is spent on them, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has said.
VAT 'will rise' under coalition government
VAT is set to rise under the new coalition government, according to a BBC survey of influential economists.
5 live Connect
12th May 2010
Audio
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.
Will the coalition government work?
With the Liberal Democrats agreeing to join the Conservatives in Britain's first coalition government since the Second World War, Nicky asks listeners: can this work for Britain?
What is New Labour's legacy?
Social historian Juliet Gardiner and John Curtice, Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde, discuss how New Labour's 13 years in power shaped the UK.
Do UK businesses welcome the coalition?
5 live's Dominic Laurie asks the Director General of the Institute of Directors how UK business will be affected by the formation of the new coalition government.
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.
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?
News
David Cameron's coalition government sets to work
New UK Prime Minister David Cameron is beginning to shape his government, after the Conservatives agreed to form a historic coalition with the Lib Dems.
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg hails new government
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has said he hopes his party's coalition with the Conservatives will herald a "new kind of government".
Bond prices rise on new government
UK government bond prices have risen after investors gave a cautious welcome to the new government.
5 live Connect
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.
11th May 2010
Audio
Nick Clegg's coalition speech
The leader of the Liberal Democrats tells his parliamentary party that they're now in formal government with the Conservatives. Political commentators Vince Graf and Charlie Wolf react.
Who gets what?
Conservative MP Michael Fallon talks to Tony Livesey about the Tory/Liberal Democrat negociation process.
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.
Decision time
Peter Allen is on College Green in Westminster, as Gordon Brown steps down as Prime Minister so passing the baton to David Cameron as he is invited to form a government by the Queen.
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.
News
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.
5 live Connect
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
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.
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.
5 live Connect
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.
8th May 2010
News
Clegg meets Cameron for private talks on power deal
Nick Clegg meets David Cameron for talks over the possibility of their parties forming a coalition government.
7th May 2010
News
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.
5 live Connect
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.
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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.
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