Andy Burnham Steps Down as Mayor

Andy Burnham is stepping down as Greater Manchester mayor to take his seat in Parliament, sparking a race for the region’s top job. Created in 2017 as part of devolution efforts, the mayor holds real power over transport, policing, land use, and health budgets — acting as the region’s chief advocate and investment magnet. The role pays over $118,000 annually — more than a MP — reflecting its weighty responsibilities. Voting for the next mayor, on July 30th, will use a supplementary vote system, letting voters rank their first and second choices. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7cc29b92449c4853