This week in 2010 saw the UK's first ever TV debate between the party leaders.
Campaign insiders Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein join Matt Chorley to remember the advice they gave at the time. Why did Tony Blair warn Peter not to talk up Nick Clegg's performance, why did David Cameron tell Danny he'd been nervous for the first time in his political life, and would they advise Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to take part this time around?
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We'll be recording a special episode of the podcast in front of a live audience after the local elections - find the details here.
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How To Answer Your Questions
How To Tell A Political Joke, And Not Become One
How To Raise A War Chest - And How To Waste It
How To Bury Boris Johnson (And Other Political Ghosts)
How To Crush (Or Cuddle) Your Rebels
How To Make Slogans Great Again
How To Make A Shock Comeback
How To Win At Policy
How To Decide When To Call An Election
Introducing: How To Win An Election
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