Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlex CroftFriday 31 July 2026 08:04 BSTIn The Room | Too much Manchester? Andy Burnham's first big interview unpackedA by-election is being held to elect the new Greater Manchester mayor, with over two million residents eligible to vote.The election was triggered by Andy Burnham's resignation from the mayoral role to run as Makerfield MP and pursue the prime ministership.Seven candidates are vying for the position, with Labour's Bev Craig currently projected to be comfortably in the lead according to recent polling.The prime minister has publicly endorsed Bev Craig, encouraging the public to back her to ensure regional prosperity.Polls closed at 10pm on Thursday 30 July, with results not expected until Friday afternoon at the earliest, potentially later if second preference votes are needed – the count takes place at Co-op Live from 9am.In fullWhat time will the Greater Manchester mayoral election results be announced and will there be an exit poll?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in