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Burnham 'hard act to follow' for new mayor - locals
Key takeaways
- He said it was a "wrench" to have to leave the job he loved, although promised he was not "leaving the service of Greater Manchester".
- But what is his legacy according to people living in the region?
- Some residents in Salford told of their sadness and disappointment at his departure, after Burnham's return to Westminster politics automatically triggered a mayoral election.
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Georgie Dockerand Jade Taylorson,North West BBCSpencer Keogh, 56, from Walkden, says Burnham has done a "great job" as mayor and will be a "hard act to follow"As Andy Burnham gave his acceptance speech on the stage after he swept to victory in the Makerfield by-election, he spoke of "some sadness" that the appointment brought to an end "my wonderful nine years as mayor of Greater Manchester".
He said it was a "wrench" to have to leave the job he loved, although promised he was not "leaving the service of Greater Manchester".
But what is his legacy according to people living in the region?
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