The podcasts, which are hosted by Robert Shrimsley, will be recorded every Monday and Friday for the duration of the campaign – see the full list in the UK election podcast archive.
The brutal cuts which the next government might have to make – The FT
Labour figures jostle for position – The Times
Labour can’t remove Gordon Brown – Martin Kettle in The Guardian
YouGov poll puts the Tories ahead – The Sun
Tories switch resources from Lib Dem seats to vulnerable Labour constituencies – The BBC
Clegg gets tetchy under pressure, says Tony Parsons in the Mirror
Chris Huhne dismisses Ken Clarke’s argument that a hung Parliament would prompt financial uncertainty
James Murdoch ambushes Indy editor - FT
No clear winner last night says the New York Times
What did we ever do on Thursday evenings before the leaders’ debates, asks Matthew Engel in the FT
‘Fired-up’ David Cameron crushes the opposition in overwhelming show of superiority, claims The Sun
No clear winner, say most pundits – PoliticsHome
Getting a Clegg up – The Economist
Nick Clegg’s newfound twin status as political wonder boy and hate figure of the Tory press seems to have made the British Liberal Democrat leader even more popular with the Twittering classes. The second-most popular topic on Twitter right now is “#NickCleggsFault“, mocking the Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph and Spectator for their rabid attacks on the previously-ignored politician.
By Tony Barber on the FT’s Brussels blog
Viewed from Brussels, the rise of Nick Clegg and his Liberal Democrats in Britain’s election campaign is a fantasy come true. For most of its 37 years in the European Union, Britain has been the bloc’s most awkward, cussed member-state. Now, the unthinkable is happening. Britain’s opinion polls are topped by a party whose leader spent five years working at the European Commission and another five years as a MEP in the European Parliament. Gott am Himmel! A Brit who actually understands the place!
Calls to Electoral Commission from would-be voters soar after TV debate – The FT
Two Tory donors in line for peerages – The Times
Mandelson accuses Cameron of borrowing Clegg phrases – The Independent
Clegg’s natural partner could be Cameron – Rachel Sylvester in The Times
Cleggmania: one of the strangest stories ever told – Mary Riddell in the Telegraph
Cameron “losing the battle” to save the Tories – Peter Oborne in The Daily Mail
Cameron should tackle Lib Dem policy, not his own presentation – Alistair Campbell
Join Alex and Jim tonight from 7pm BST for witty political banter, instant commentary and analysis and more as the three party leaders go head-to-head-to-head in the most exciting televised political debate to hit British airwaves.
As part of the FT’s expert election panel, our three contributors will occasionally be giving their thoughts on the big election news story of the day. Today, we asked who is winning the war of ideas after three days of manifesto launches.
Miranda Green, former press secretary to Paddy Ashdown:
Strong contrasts from the three manifestos and their launches, which is invigorating after a bit of an “inside baseball” start last week. A slightly downbeat active state Labour plan (which anyone who actually uses a lot of public services will ‘get’ but others may not), a strong narrative about active citizenship from the Tories, and now a pitch from the Lib Dems to be honest about the state of the economy and to make some people pay more to even out social disadvantages.
As part of the FT’s expert election panel, our three contributors will occasionally be giving their thoughts on the big election news story of the day. Today, we asked for their thoughts on efficiency savings and the war on cuts. Get to know our panelists in their video introduction.
George Parker, the FT’s political editor, talks about the key battlegrounds ahead of the election on May 6.
As delivered by Alistair Darling on March 24. With “Mr Deputy Speaker” removed. Click on the image to see in full.
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Jim Pickard joined the lobby team in January 2008. He has been at the Financial Times since 1999 as a regional correspondent, assistant UK news editor and property correspondent.
Kiran Stacey is an FT political correspondent, having joined the lobby in 2011. He started at the FT as a graduate trainee in 2008, working on desks including UK companies and US equity markets before taking over the FT's Energy Source blog.
Elizabeth Rigby, the FT's chief political correspondent, joined the lobby team in September 2010. Elizabeth has worked at the FT for more than a decade and was most recently its consumer industries editor.
Helen Warrell is the FT's UK reporter, covering home affairs, crime and policing. She joined the FT in 2008 and has spent time as a reporter in the Brussels bureau and more recently, editing the paper's Asia coverage on the world news desk.
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