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Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester
BBC England Friday 19 June 2026, 06:27 UTC 1 min read
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Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor.

Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor.
Andy Burnham's (PERSON) Greater Manchester Burnham (ORG) Greater Manchester (LOCATION)
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