And so it begins. After years of speculation, Andy Burnham is finally an MP, with a view to become Prime Minister. As he returns to Westminster, Greater Manchester is rendered effectively mayor-less. But still, in Greater Manchester, another by-election dawns to select Burnham’s successor as mayor. This past week, we've been fielding endless speculation about who the candidates in that race will be. Below, paid subscribers can see our updated list of candidates for Restore, Labour and the Greens.
One — a Mill exclusive — is Marlon Scott West, high-profile campaigner against Child Sexual Exploitation, and the father of Scarlett West, who was a victim of grooming gangs across Greater Manchester and, later, across the country. Read about him, and the other predicted candidates, below.
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