Labour, Reform and Restore await verdict as polls close in race to replace Andy Burnham

Labour, Reform UK and Restore Britain are awaiting results as polls have closed in the race to replace Andy Burnham. The contest to become the next Mayor of Greater Manchester was triggered after Mr Burnham was elected as Makerfield's MP last month, bringing an end to his nine-year tenure.Today, more than two million residents headed to the polls to cast their vote in this week's by-election, the result of which is expected tomorrow afternoon.Bev Craig, who is currently serving as Manchester City Council, has stood in Mr Burnham's shoes as the party's candidate to take over the major mayoralty. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say As polls opened at 7am this morning, she vowed the area's "best days are still ahead of us".Issuing a stern...

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