Greater Manchester Mayoral By-Election Underway
Polls have opened for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, with a full list of candidates announced. The election is taking place amidst broader political developments, including a new Prime Minister and Nigel Farage's activities.
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Polls open in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection overshadowed by new PM and Farage’s antics
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 Voting has begun in the biggest byelection in British political history, with more than 2 million people eligible to choose Andy Burnham’s successor as Greater Manchester mayor. In normal times, such a large and politically significant byelection would have dominated the headlines for weeks, particularly as senior Labour figures only weeks ago feared los...
By Josh Halliday North of England editor
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