Andy Burnham has been re-elected as the Mayor of Greater Manchester, securing his third term on May 4, 2024. Burnham received 426,749 votes, a substantial lead over Conservative candidate Laura Evans, who garnered 68,946 votes. In his victory speech, Burnham committed to addressing the region’s housing crisis and enhancing educational opportunities, with specific plans to introduce the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate and improve technical qualification pathways for young people.

Burnham emphasized the importance of breaking the link between power and corruption and outlined his intentions to improve public transport by uniting different modes of transportation. He highlighted his efforts to promote the common good and restore trust in Manchester’s political system through transparency and public service.

Simultaneously, Sadiq Khan was re-elected as the Mayor of London, also for a third consecutive term. Khan received over 1,088,000 votes, defeating Conservative rival Susan Hall by a notable margin, which represented a 3.2% swing in support from the Conservatives to Labour. His campaign, despite facing challenges including allegations of Islamophobia directed at his opponent, concluded with an emphasis on unity and the diverse strengths of London.

In his post-election remarks, Khan called for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to consider a general election, signaling a potential shift in national governance. His re-election is part of a broader success for the Labour Party in local governance, with similar mayoral victories in Liverpool and Yorkshire.

Overall, these election results in Manchester and London not only reinforce Labour’s position at a local level but also indicate broader political trends and the public’s support for specific leadership and policies in major UK cities.