MAKERFIELD VOTERS LINK OFFENSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS TO VOTE CHOICES

A majority of voters in Makerfield say they would be less likely to support a candidate who has posted offensive content on social media, according to new polling. The survey was conducted by Survation on behalf of campaign group 38 Degrees. It questioned 518 voters in the Makerfield constituency. The findings were released in the run-up to the constituency's forthcoming by-election.

The same poll found majority support among Makerfield voters for water renationalisation, a wealth tax, and a cap on political donations. Survation carried out the survey as part of 38 Degrees' research into voter priorities in the seat. The polling captures attitudes across a range of policy and conduct issues ahead of the by-election contest. Makerfield is among the constituencies where candidate behaviour on social media has become a point of public discussion.

The results add to a body of evidence that voter attitudes towards candidate conduct extend beyond traditional policy platforms. The findings on water renationalisation, wealth taxation, and donation limits reflect issues that have featured in national political debate. The 38 Degrees poll gives campaigners and parties data on local voter sentiment ahead of the by-election. Makerfield's electorate will now form a key audience for candidates seeking to present themselves in line with those expectations.