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Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham
Bev Craig's election as mayor of Greater Manchester marks a change in leadership for the region.
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Bev Craig's election as mayor of Greater Manchester marks a change in leadership for the region. Craig, a Labour politician, has taken the position previously held by Andy Burnham. The election outcome is notable for the significant margin by which Craig secured the vote, nearly doubling the number of votes won by her opponent, Sian Astley of Reform UK. This development brings a new figure to the role of mayor, with implications for the governance and policies of Greater Manchester.
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