The Burnham Bounce: What Labour's Protégé Means for Manchester's Mayoral Election Bev Craig, Andy Burnham's "protégé" and Labour's candidate, is poised to take the reins in Greater Manchester's mayoral election.
While pundits predict a landslide victory for Ms. Craig, the real question is what this means for the city region's future under her leadership.
As Prime Minister, Andy Burnham's influence extends far beyond Manchester's borders. As the city region's first elected mayor, he built a reputation as a champion of devolution and "good growth in every postcode.