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Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester

BBC Politics · Jun 19, 2026, 6:27 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor.

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Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester

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