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Reform Selects Local Councillor as Candidate for Manchester Mayoral Election
Reform has announced its leader on Manchester City Council Sian Astley as the party’s candidate for the Manchester mayoral election. An uphill battle The party said: “She currently lives in Fallowfield where she runs a design and property business. She is also a respected businesswoman and has appeared regularly on television and in print as
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Bev Craig selected as Labour candidate for Greater Manchester mayor
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