Property and poverty dominate Manchester’s mayoral election politics

Two phrases — housing and affordability — sung out across Greater Manchester’s mayoral election. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they’ve dominated more than anything else in manifestos, hustings and social media alike. In my view, these two terms are polished, neoliberal-era euphemisms for what we’re really talking about. Thes

The party seemed lost three months ago - but two huge by-elections have changed its fortunes in the borough

Belfast native Bev Craig was declared the winner more than 24 hours after polling stations closed.

Labour candidate Bev Craig wins the largest by-election in British history - here’s the breakdown of results in full

Labour hold onto Greater Manchester mayoralty as party’s ‘Burnham bounce’ sees off threat of Reform

Labour wins Greater Manchester mayoral by-election after marathon vote count  ITVX

Bev Craig was declared the winner more than 24 hours after polling stations closed.

THE next Mayor of Greater Manchester is being elected following Andy Burnham's ascent to becoming Prime Minister. Burnham held the role for just over nine years from May 2017 until he assumed leadership of the Labour Party. Polling stations are open to vote on who should be the region's next mayor. So, what time will..

Polling stations are open across Greater Manchester as voters elect the region's next mayor.