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 ## Pull request checklist
 
+- [ ] My branch is up-to-date with `main` $${\color{red}\textsf{(MAIN MAY BE DEPLOYED TO PRODUCTION AT ANY TIME!)}}$$
 - [ ] I have linked my PR to an issue
 - [ ] I’ve used [conventional commits](https://github.com/FullFact/automation-docs/wiki/Conventional-commits)
-- [ ] My branch is up-to-date with `main`
 - [ ] Where appropriate, I have added or updated tests
 - [ ] Where appropriate, I have [updated documentation](https://github.com/FullFact/automation-docs/) to reflect my changes