AustriaFollowing Andy Burnham's elevation to Prime Minister, Labour has retained control of the mayorship of Greater Manchester with a clear victory by Bev Craig over Reform UK candidate Sian Astley. The election required a second round of counting due to low voter turnout of around 25 percent. Craig won with 309,525 votes compared to Astley’s 157,178. Manchester remains closely tied to the London-based government, as Burnham continues to use both Downing Street and his newly established office 'No 10 North' in Manchester. This office symbolizes Burnham's efforts to decentralize power and decision-making to regional levels. Burnham, known as the 'King of the North,' has built a reputation as a powerful local leader in Greater Manchester, which contributed to his national popularity.
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