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Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds
Published 10 June 2026 ยท politics
Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donations A majority of voters in Makerfield say
Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donations A majority of voters in Makerfield say they would be less likely to vote for an election candidate if they have posted offensive content on social media, polling shows. The polling for the campaign group 38 Degrees, undertaken by Survation, asked 518 voters in the Makerfield constituency for their views on a range of issues, with 55% saying they would be less likely to vote for a politician who has posted offensive material online. Continue reading...
Published: June 10, 2026 โข 10:30 AM IST ยท Updated: June 10, 2026 โข 11:10 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donations A majority of voters in Makerfield say they would be less likely to vote for an election candidate if they have posted offensive content on social media, polling shows.
The polling for the campaign group 38 Degrees, undertaken by Survation, asked 518 voters in the Makerfield constituency for their views on a range of issues, with 55% saying they would be less likely to vote for a politician who has posted offensive material online.