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Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham
Friday, July 31, 2026
Bev Craig was elected mayor of Greater Manchester, receiving nearly double the votes of Reform UK candidate Sian Astley. Craig replaced Andy Burnham in the position. The election determined leadership of the 10 local authority area combined authority covering the Greater Manchester region.
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