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Voters of Makerfield show you are not some pawns in a political power struggle

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Goatsarebest · 14/05/2026 19:42

The voters of Makefield are being used in a political power struggle that is not of their choosing. They elected a MP who has decided that he wants another person to represent them so he can challenge the sitting PM.
AIBU to say they should reject this and not vote the puppet candidate in.
Vote IABU somebody needed to stand down so there would be a credible challenge to the current leadership.
Vote IANBU an elected MP should represent the people who elected them for their full term.

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PrimeSeason · 17/05/2026 09:21

Sewciopath · 15/05/2026 07:57

I am and it has.

This is really interesting.
Is everyone talking about it where you live?
What are people saying?
Thanks in advance if you’re able to share a bit more about people are feeling

Sewciopath · 17/05/2026 09:50

PrimeSeason · 17/05/2026 09:21

This is really interesting.
Is everyone talking about it where you live?
What are people saying?
Thanks in advance if you’re able to share a bit more about people are feeling

Yes, general consensus is that people are highly pissed off that Josh has stepped down, because in his short time representing us, he has done an amazing job and done so much for communities across the constituency. He has been q very visible presence who attends almost all community events with his wife and children, and not just to show his face, he actively participates in them. The mood is that he has abandoned us because he has been promised something to do so.

Local Facebook pages are now no longer does anyone know what time the Post Office opens or why is the police helicopter out. Its all constant talk of this.

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