Bev Craig has officially become the new mayor of Greater Manchester, winning two-thirds of the vote in a high-stakes special election triggered by Andy Burnham’s departure for national politics. The race pitted her against Reform UK’s candidate, and with a turnout from a region of three million, this was no small affair — costing millions, more than double the 2024 election’s £4.7 million. A return to the supplementary vote system meant a second round was needed, but Craig’s victory marks a fresh start for the city’s leadership as she vows to serve its people.
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