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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 1 MIN

Burnham Out, Mayor Race Heats Up

from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!

Andy Burnham’s big win in the Makerfield by-election means he’s out as Greater Manchester mayor — a role he’s held since 2017 — because MPs can’t also serve as mayors. With the July 30 mayoral race now heating up, a new voting system could turn this into the closest election yet, as Burnham shifts focus to Westminster and contenders from all sides prepare to vie for the top job. 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/fd3445d57913af2a

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Andy Burnham’s big win in the Makerfield by-election means he’s out as Greater Manchester mayor — a role he’s held since 2017 — because MPs can’t also serve as mayors. With the July 30 mayoral race now heating up, a new voting system could turn...

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