Election Extra: will undecided voters be decisive?

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Election Extra: will undecided voters be decisive?

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Jun 27, 2024

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Apathy and antipathy towards all parties is a growing trend in UK elections. But with a week to go, undecided voters could prove critical to the result. Archie Bland reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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