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

‘Makerfield is a microcosm for how many voters across the country are feeling right now,’ 38 Degrees’ Veronica Hawking said. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters

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.