Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds

<p>Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donations</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/10/makerfield-byelection-voters-poll-social-media-posts-water-wealth-tax">Continue reading...</a>