Bev Craig claimed victory in the Mayoral race to fill Andy Burnham's still warm seat despite failing to win over 50 per cent of the first preference vote and a very low turnout of under a quarter of the electorate.

Bev Craig insisted Greater Manchester's 'best days are still ahead of us' as polling stations opened at 7am on Thursday in the mayoral contest triggered by Andy Burnham's…

Labour’s Bev Craig expected to win contest that lost column inches to Andy Burnham’s ascent and Reform UK leader’s self-imposed Clacton vote