Bev Craig Elected Mayor of Greater Manchester
Bev Craig of the Labour Party has been elected the new mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Andy Burnham who became Britain's prime minister. Craig won the runoff election with 66.3% of the vote against Sian Astley of Reform UK. The…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 31, 2026 —
Bev Craig, representing the Labour Party, has been elected as the new mayor of Greater Manchester. She succeeds Andy Burnham, who has transitioned to the role of Britain’s prime minister.
The election results show Craig securing a significant majority in the runoff vote, with 66.3% of the ballots cast in her favor. Her opponent in the runoff was Sian Astley of the Reform UK party.
The electoral process for the Greater Manchester mayoralty experienced a turnout of 25%. Further details regarding the campaign and specific voting numbers were not provided in the available information.
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