Politics
Labour Secures Landslide in Greater Manchester Mayor Byelection
•Labour achieves decisive victory in Greater Manchester mayor byelection. Bev Craig defeats Reform UK and Greens to succeed Andy Burnham.
1 August 2026
Section
Bev Craig
National
Labour's Bev Craig Wins Greater Manchester Mayor Race After Burnham
•Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor, securing nearly double Reform UK's votes. Labour maintains control after Andy Burnham's departure.
1 August 2026
National
Labour's Bev Craig Becomes New Greater Manchester Mayor
•Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoral election with nearly double the votes of Reform UK's Sian Astley, succeeding Andy Burnham as Labour leader.
1 August 2026