Sign up to FREE email alerts from the Northern Agenda Andy Burnham has swept back into the role of Greater Manchester mayor for a second term after securing two thirds of the vote, declaring it 'the best job in the world'.
The Labour candidate bucked the national trend to increase his vote share since 2017 and romp to victory on the first round, increasing his vote share from 63pc to 67pc.
Making his victory speech at Manchester Central Convention Centre, the new mayor's voice cracked as he thanked his family for all their guidance and support.
As re-elected mayor, he said he would stand up to the government as and when it was needed. Referencing some of his fights with ministers last year, he said he was ready to 'move on', but insisted:
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.