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Greater Manchester's new Labour mayor Bev Craig says Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plan to devolve income tax powers to mayors could change our lives as she secures the Makerfield by-election victory; she pledges to freeze Metrolink and Bee Network bus fares, extend free bus travel to 11–18-year-olds, and deliver 50,000 new homes, with turnout under 25%.
Bev Craig has been elected as Greater Manchester’s new mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham after he became prime minister. The Labour candidate won with 309,525 votes to Reform’s Sian Astley’s 157,178. Craig, a longtime Manchester City Council leader and former deputy mayor, vows to deliver the region’s next chapter, including 50,000 new homes over 15 years, freezing Metrolink and Bee Network fares, extending free bus travel to 11–18-year-olds, and backing town-centre regeneration and social care improvements.
Labour’s Bev Craig has been elected Greater Manchester’s new mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham after a by-election triggered by his move to Parliament. Craig led the first round with 46.5% of votes and, after counting second-preference votes, defeated Reform UK’s Sian Astley 309,525 to 157,178; turnout was just under 25% across ten boroughs. A former Manchester City Council leader and GMCA deputy mayor for economy, she pledged to defend the city region and push for a better life for residents.