Election Extra: Where are voters getting their news?

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Election Extra: Where are voters getting their news?

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Jun 25, 2024

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The election has just over a week to go and traditionally it is around now that voters start to really engage with the campaign. But this year feels different, says Jim Waterson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Jun 25, 2024

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