Mayoral Elections in Manchester: Manchester's Forgotten

On July 30, 2026, Greater Manchester will elect a new mayor following Andy Burnham's departure to become British Prime Minister. The article reports from Oldham, one of the most deprived areas in England, where residents express disillusionment with politics. Labour leads polls with 38-39%, but a new preferential voting system is expected to secure them over 60%. Reform UK and the Greens compete for second place. The piece highlights local regeneration projects, voter ID issues disenfranchising some residents, and the broader question of whether Labour can maintain its hold on the region.

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