Labour's Bev Craig elected new Mayor of Greater Manchester
Bev Craig of the Labour Party has been elected as the new Mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham. She secured the victory after second-preference votes were tallied following a by-election.
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The election of a new mayor for a major UK city region has significant implications for local governance, economic strategy, and regional political representation.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Bev Craig said she felt humbled to be elected
Labour's Bev Craig will succeed Andy Burnham as the new mayor of Greater Manchester.
After no candidate secured outright victory in the first round by winning more than half of the vote, Craig beat Reform UK's Sian Astley by 309,525 to 157,178 after second-preference votes were added.
The by-election for a new mayor was called after Burnham was elected as MP for Makerfield in Greater Manchester in June, paving the way for him to become prime minister last month.
As well as having led Manchester City Council since 2021, Craig has been Greater Manchester Combined Authority's deputy mayor for economy, business and inclusive growth.
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