Andy Burnham departs Mayoralty with massive 65% approval as race to replace him begins (opens original article in a new tab)

Andy Burnham departs Greater Manchester mayoralty with 65% approval as election to replace him begins. Labour's Bev Craig is the candidate, with polls showing tight race between Labour and Reform UK.

• Andy Burnham leaves Greater Manchester mayoralty with 65% approval rating according to FocalData polling.
• Labour's Bev Craig is selected as candidate to replace Burnham in the July 30 election.
• Poll shows Labour and Reform UK are separated by three points in Greater Manchester with 33.2% and 30.1% support respectively.