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Labour holds Greater Manchester mayoralty after second round

Bev Craig will succeed Andy Burnham after the Greater Manchester mayoral election counting went to a second round.
WHO: Bev Craig
WHAT: Labour holds the Greater Manchester mayoralty as counting goes to a second round and Bev Craig is set to succeed Andy Burnham.
WHEN: Aug 1, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET
WHERE: Greater Manchester, UK
WHY: Andy Burnham left for Westminster, triggering a special election that was decided after counting reached a second round.
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