Bev Craig

Bev Craig, the Labour Party candidate, was elected mayor of Greater Manchester. She succeeded Burnham in the mayoral by-election held on July 30, 2026.

Andy Burnham passes his first test as Bev Craig, representing the new-look Labour Party, secures a victory in Manchester. Opposition parties are described as struggling in this political development.

Labour's Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election in a second round under the supplemental vote system. Craig succeeded Andy Burnham, who became prime minister, and faced competition from Reform UK and the Green Party.

Labour retained control of Greater Manchester's mayoralty as Bev Craig defeated Reform UK candidate Sian Astley with 309,525 votes. The supplementary voting system led to Craig securing 66% of votes, boosting Prime Minister Andy Burnham's leadership.

Labour retains the Greater Manchester mayoralty with Bev Craig defeating the Reform UK candidate in a second-round run-off. The position was previously held by Andy Burnham.

Bev Craig, Labour Party candidate, was elected mayor of Greater Manchester in a runoff against Reform UK's Sian Astley with 66.3% of the votes. The election had a 25% turnout, the lowest since 2017, and follows Andy Burnham's departure to become Britain’s prime minister.

Bev Craig was elected mayor of Greater Manchester after a runoff with Sian Astley from Reform UK. The election followed Andy Burnham's departure to become Britain’s prime minister, with a 25% voter turnout and Craig securing 66.3% of the votes in the runoff.

Bev Craig of the Labour Party was elected Greater Manchester mayor with 66.3% of votes in a runoff against Sian Astley of Reform UK. The election followed Andy Burnham's departure to become Britain's prime minister, and voter turnout was 25%, the lowest since 2017. Craig, former Manchester City Council leader, secured a victory for Labour despite recent local election losses to Reform UK.

Bev Craig of the Labour Party was elected mayor of Greater Manchester with 66.3% of votes in a runoff against Sian Astley from Reform UK. The election followed Andy Burnham's departure to become prime minister and saw a 25% voter turnout, the lowest since 2017. Craig, former leader of Manchester City Council, succeeded Burnham, who had held the mayoral role for nine years.

Labour achieved a decisive victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, with Bev Craig succeeding Andy Burnham as mayor. The win reclaimed areas previously gained by Reform UK and the Greens.

Polls have opened in the largest byelection in British political history for the Greater Manchester mayor position. Labour’s Bev Craig is expected to win, though the contest has been overshadowed by Andy Burnham’s political rise and Nigel Farage’s Reform UK activities in Clacton.

Voters in Manchester are electing a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who became Britain’s prime minister. The election includes Labour candidate Bev Craig and Reform UK’s Sian Astley, amid Labour’s efforts to address declining popularity. Burnham’s leadership transition and the contest for his mayoral seat highlight shifting political dynamics in Greater Manchester.

Voters in Manchester elect a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who became Britain’s prime minister. The election tests Labour Party support as candidates like Bev Craig and Sian Astley from Reform UK compete for the mayoralty.

Voters in Manchester elect a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who became Britain’s prime minister. The election includes Labour candidate Bev Craig and Reform UK’s Sian Astley, with Labour aiming to counter declining support amid political shifts in the region.

Andy Burnham, newly appointed prime minister, faces scrutiny as the Greater Manchester mayoral election occurs, with Labour candidate Bev Craig aiming to continue his legacy. The election follows Burnham's resignation as mayor to join parliament, testing his vision for devolving power to regional mayors.