Greater Manchester Mayoral Race Heats Up | Manchester News

Greater Manchester is set for a high-stakes mayoral race this Thursday, with the winner inheriting immense power—second only to the Prime Minister. After Andy Burnham stepped down to join Parliament, Labour’s Bev Craig faces a tough challenge from a fragmented electorate, including Reform UK capitalizing on Brexit sentiment and Greens riding high after recent gains. With Conservatives trailing and Liberal Democrats making inroads, voters are split—and undecided. The new mayor will inherit Burnham’s legacy, including transport overhauls and the controversial congestion charge, while grappling with public safety concerns. It’s a tight, unpredictable race with national implications. 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/abb18a501ff92dc5