Episode
Makerfield locals have their say
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 1161
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Summary
Ahead of the by-election in Makerfield on June 18th, polling expert Scarlett Maguire spoke to voters in the constituency for the New Statesman. This episode is made up of clips from these Makerfield locals. Scarlett spoke to two groups, some who said they would be voting Reform, some who said they would be voting Labour. They shared their concerns about the current state of the UK and its politics, and their opinions on the two main parties and candidates battling it out in Makerfield.