‘Hugely significant’: biggest ever byelection will test nation’s mood – and Burnham’s credentials
Summary
The biggest ever byelection in Britain will take place on 30 July, with over 2 million voters in Greater Manchester choosing a new mayor. This election is seen as very important for national politics, as it will test the strength of major parties after recent political changes, including Andy Burnham stepping down and leadership shifts in Labour and Reform UK.Key Facts
- The byelection in Greater Manchester is the largest in British history with more than 2 million voters eligible.
- A turnout of about 30% could mean around 600,000 people will vote.
- Andy Burnham, the previous mayor, is not running, and Labour’s share of the vote is expected to drop from his past 63.4%.
- Labour is currently the favorite to win but may face challenges from Reform UK and the Green party.
- Reform UK was the biggest winner in local council elections in Greater Manchester recently but has internal issues and controversial funding.
- The Greens hope to build on recent local wins and may attract second-choice votes from other parties.
- The election uses a supplementary voting system, where second-choice votes matter if no candidate gets over 50% initially.
- The mayor of Greater Manchester controls a £3 billion budget and powers over important local services like housing and transport.
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