# 2026-06-17

-   [[2026 Makerfield by-election]].
    -   Very apprehensive ahead of the by-election.
    -   Especially after hearing the suggestion that if Reform win, then they're basically on their way to No. 10.
    -   Labour seemingly ahead in the polls, but quite close, and you can't trust polls much.

-   Interesting to hear Wigan voices on the vox pops everywhere.
    -   Makerfield just on the other side of Wigan from where I grew up.

-   [[Listened]]:
    -   Today in Focus: In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything