https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-greater-manchester-s-new-mayor-bev-craigContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-greater-manchester-s-new-mayor-bev-craighttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-greater-manchester-s-new-mayor-bev-craig#u31665Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:35:20 +0000Mayor Bev Craig has announced a plan to provide free bus travel for all 11 to 18-year-olds across Greater Manchester, which could save families up to £500 annually. Craig, who grew up in Greenisland near Belfast before attending university in Manchester, describes her politics as non-tribal. In her first week of office, she issued a public letter pledging to be a Mayor for everyone. Her election triggers a by-election in the Burnage suburb of south Manchester, where voters will poll for the fourth time this year.Why it mattersCraig succeeded Andy Burnham following a by-election characterized b https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-greater-manchester-s-new-mayor-bev-craighttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-greater-manchester-s-new-mayor-bev-craig#u31664Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:35:15 +0000Labour's Bev Craig has begun her term as Mayor of Greater Manchester with a plan to provide free bus travel for all 11 to 18-year-olds. This initiative aims to save families up to £500 annually. In her first week, Craig published a letter to the public pledging to be a Mayor for everyone. Her political outlook is influenced by her childhood in Greenisland, near Belfast, before she relocated to Manchester for her university studies.Why it mattersCraig succeeded Andy Burnham following a record-breaking by-election victory. Her arrival in office triggers a secondary by-election in the Burnag https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-greater-manchester-s-new-mayor-bev-craighttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-greater-manchester-s-new-mayor-bev-craig#u29781Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:10:14 +0000Labour's Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, succeeding Andy Burnham. Craig secured a decisive victory with the largest by-election victory in British history. The election saw a slump in voter turnout. Craig has expressed her desire to undo Margaret Thatcher's legacy.Why it mattersThe by-election was held to replace Andy Burnham, who had previously held the position of Mayor of Greater Manchester. The election result is significant for the region, with implications for local governance and policy. Bev Craig's victory marks a continued Labour stronghold https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-greater-manchester-s-new-mayor-bev-craighttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-greater-manchester-s-new-mayor-bev-craig#u29780Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:10:14 +0000Labour's Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, succeeding Andy Burnham. Craig secured a decisive victory with the largest by-election victory in British history. The election saw a slump in voter turnout. Craig has expressed her desire to undo Margaret Thatcher's legacy.Why it mattersThe by-election was held to replace Andy Burnham, who had held the position since 2017. The Mayor of Greater Manchester has significant powers over transport, health, and the economy in the region. The election result is seen as a crucial win for Labour in the north of England. Th