Greater Manchester mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives

BBC News Saturday 01 August 2026, 13:03 UTC 1 min read

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Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election.

Greater Manchester (LOCATION) Burnham (PERSON) Bev Craig (PERSON) Andy Burnham (PERSON) Greater Manchester's (ORG)

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