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Greater Manchester's mayor Bev Craig says PM's new powers will change lives
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Bev Craig will succeed Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's Mayor, with Burnham stepping down to run in the Makerfield by-election in June.
- Prime Minister Burnham has proposed giving city region mayors a share of income tax revenue to decentralize power from Westminster to local leaders, a move Craig supports enthusiastically.
- Craig aims to build on existing growth, focusing on improving opportunities for young people and enhancing public transport by freezing fares and extending free bus travel for youths.
- Opposition parties have criticized the devolution plans for lacking detail and potentially disadvantaging economically weaker areas.
- Voter turnout in the mayoral election was just under 25%, with Craig emphasizing her commitment to fulfilling campaign promises and driving regional progress.
