Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds
Summary
Most voters in the Makerfield area say they would be less likely to vote for a candidate who posted offensive content online, according to a poll. The survey also found strong local support for public ownership of water companies, a new tax on very wealthy people, and limits on political donations.Key Facts
- 55% of voters said offensive social media posts by candidates would reduce their chance of voting for them.
- 31% said offensive posts would not change their vote, and 14% were unsure.
- Robert Kenyon, a candidate in the upcoming byelection, faced criticism for previous offensive remarks online.
- Nearly 75% of voters want water companies to be publicly owned rather than private.
- 54% support a new tax on people with assets over £10 million to fund public services like the NHS and schools.
- Just over half of the voters want to cap how much money someone can donate to political parties or politicians.
- Large majorities back keeping workplace protections like a minimum wage covering living costs and sick pay from day one.
- Opinions were more divided on banning “fire-and-rehire” employment practices, with nearly equal support and opposition.
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