Bev Craig Wins Mayor Race in Greater Manchester | Europe News

Bev Craig has stunned the nation by becoming Greater Manchester’s new mayor, defeating Reform UK in a dramatic second-round vote after Andy Burnham stepped down to become Prime Minister. With over 309,000 votes to Reform’s 157,000, Craig’s victory—achieved under a unique supplemental voting system that stretched into the night—signals a major win for progressive leadership in one of England’s largest regions. Despite low turnout (just 25%) and confusion among voters, Craig’s high-profile campaign, heavy digital ad spend, and street-level visibility helped her outmaneuver Reform, whose efforts were reportedly diluted. Now, as Burnham hands over more power to mayors, Craig vows to tackle housing, transport, and policing for the region’s three million residents—while navigating a political landscape where even the election’s existence was missed by many. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/889a36f7809c5bce