Bev Craig has a 14 point lead over Reform's Sian Astley, 38 per cent to 24 per cent, in the first round of voting on July 30, and would win the second round head-to-head 62-38, according to YouGov.

Bev Craig has a 14 point lead over Reform's Sian Astley, 38 per cent to 24 per cent, in the first round of voting on July 30, and would win the second round head-to-head 62-38,…

Survation research released as the former Greater Manchester Mayor became leader found the party's support has surged five points in the past month.