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Burnham hails mayoral successor as ‘queen of the north’ after Labour win

Bev Craig said people have been ‘crying out’ for a commitment from ‘people in power that get it’.

Evening Standard · Aug 1

Moment Labour’s Bev Craig declared winner of the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election

Greater Manchester will have a new mayor after Labour's Bev Craig won the mayoral election, succeeding Andy Burnham.

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Greater Manchester mayoral by-election results 2026 in full as Labour candidate Bev Craig sweeps to victory

Labour candidate Bev Craig wins the largest by-election in British history - here’s the breakdown of results in full

Evening Standard · Aug 1

Labour wins decisive victory in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection

Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham and wins back support in areas where Reform made gains in May

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Greater Manchester mayoral election to go to second count

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Greater Manchester mayoral election live: Labour wins huge victory as Burnham’s ‘protege’ Bev Craig takes up role

It is the largest by-election in British history, with more than two million people across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester eligible to vote, but the turnout was historically low

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Greater Manchester mayoral election results: When does the count take place?

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Vote counting to begin in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election

The contest was triggered by Andy Burnham’s election to Parliament last month.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Polls close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election to succeed Andy Burnham

The contest was triggered by Mr Burnham’s election to Parliament last month

The Independent UK · Jul 30

What time will the Greater Manchester mayoral election results be announced and is there an exit poll?

The election was called after Andy Burnham stood down when he was elected as Makerfield MP

The Independent UK · Jul 30