Labour's Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral race after a second-preference count, defeating Reform UK's Sian Astley to succeed Andy Burnham.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged £340m to provide 1,200 homes and intensive support for at least 3,000 people in England to help end rough sleeping.

As Andy Burnham prepares to assume the premiership, he faces a mixed reception regarding his plans to shift political focus to Manchester and reform transport.

Andy Burnham is set to assume the office of Prime Minister following his confirmation as Labour Party leader, succeeding Keir Starmer. He faces a complex political landscape including economic reform, international relations, and his signature regional decentralization strategy.

Following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has secured the Labour leadership and will be sworn in as Prime Minister. He aims to implement a 'Manchesterism' agenda focused on economic renewal and northern reindustrialization.

Andy Burnham has effectively secured the Labour leadership after a rapid consolidation of support from 322 MPs. He is now set to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

As Andy Burnham prepares to succeed Keir Starmer, his political identity rooted in regional advocacy and the Hillsborough inquiry defines his rise. His premiership aims to apply the Greater Manchester regeneration model on a national scale.