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Manchester Council Leader Bev Craig Announced as Labour Candidate in Mayor Race
Craig says she will build on a decade of progress and widen the region’s gains, as voters in all 10 boroughs choose a new mayor.
- Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig has officially entered the race to succeed Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor, with residents in all 10 boroughs voting on July 30.
- A mayoral by-election was triggered when former mayor Andy Burnham resigned to return to the House of Commons following his victory in the Makerfield by-election.
- Drawing on 15 years of local community work, Craig highlights her background as a former council estate resident and her focus on the Bee Network.
- Two other contenders have joined the race: Trafford councillor Geraldine Coggins of the Green Party and Marlon West, representing Restore Britain.
- Pledging a 'bold vision to build on progress made over the last decade,' Craig aims to ensure regional success reaches 'every person, community and borough.
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