Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLabour's Bev Craig is widely predicted to win the Greater Manchester mayoral election, with a poll suggesting she will defeat Reform's Sian Astley 65 per cent to 35 per cent in the second round. The election, which uses the supplementary voting system, is for the successor to Andy Burnham, who recently became Prime Minister, and is expected to go to a second round for the first time in the region's history. Ms Craig, the first female and LGBTQ+ leader of Manchester City Council, is considered a protégé of Mr Burnham, having worked closely with him and benefiting from a 'Burnham bounce' due to his new national role. Her campaign combines continuity with new policies, such as extending free bus passes to 11- to 16-year-olds, and she aims to win back voters by addressing grievances and improving their lives. If elected, Ms Craig intends to leverage her relationship with Prime Minister Burnham to demand greater devolved powers for Greater Manchester, particularly in areas like post-16 skills, housing, and revitalising high streets. In fullWho is Bev Craig? Meet Andy Burnham’s ‘protégé’ who hopes to succeed himMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Who is the favourite to replace Andy Burnham as mayor of Manchester?
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLabour's Bev Craig is widely predicted to win the Greater Manchester mayoral election, with a poll suggesting she will defeat Reform's Sian Astley 65 per cent to 35 per cent in the second round. The election, which uses the supplementary voting system, is for the successor to Andy Burnham, who recently became Prime Minister, and is expected to go to a second round for the first time in the region's history. Ms Craig, the first female and LGBTQ+ leader of Manchester City Council, is considered a protégé of Mr Burnham, having worked closely with him and benefiting from a 'Burnham bounce' due to his new national role. Her campaign combines continuity with new policies, such as extending free bus passes to 11- to 16-year-olds, and she aims to win back voters by addressing grievances and improving their lives. If elected, Ms Craig intends to leverage her relationship with Prime Minister Burnham to demand greater devolved powers for Greater Manchester, particularly in areas like post-16 skills, housing, and revitalising high streets. In fullWho is Bev Craig? Meet Andy Burnham’s ‘protégé’ who hopes to succeed himMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
