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Labour holds Greater Manchester mayoralty vacated by Andy Burnham

Labour holds Greater Manchester mayoralty vacated by Andy Burnham
Financial Times Friday 31 July 2026, 22:34 UTC 1 min read
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Council leader Bev Craig beats the Reform UK candidate in a second-round run-off

Council leader Bev Craig beats the Reform UK candidate in a second-round run-off
Greater Manchester (ORG) Andy Burnham Council (ORG) Bev Craig (PERSON) UK (LOCATION)
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