Greater Manchester mayoral by-election polls close
Polls have closed in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, the largest in British history, with over two million eligible voters. Labour's Bev Craig is expected to win.
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Polls Close in Greater Manchester Mayoral By-Election
Polls have closed in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election to succeed Andy Burnham, with over two million eligible voters making it the largest by-election in British history.
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