Bev Craig to stand as Labour candidate for Greater Manchester mayor

Published June 23, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Leader of city council braces for bitter fight with Reform UK in byelection for Andy Burnham’s replacement

Labour’s candidate to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor has been named as Bev Craig, the leader of the city council.

Details

Burnham, who could be prime minister in under four weeks, is expected to campaign heavily for Labour in a tight contest with Reform UK on 30 July.

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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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