Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Bev Craig has been announced as the new leader of Manchester council, becoming the first woman to take up the role.
Coun Craig was selected for the top job to replace Sir Richard Leese at a Labour meeting this evening. Sir Richard is set to step down as leader later this year after 25 years in the role. READ MORE : Dad jailed after 'violently' shaking baby son Coun Craig, who is openly gay, has played a prominent role in Manchester’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, and was recently made deputy leader of the council.
She will take over from Sir Richard on December 1. Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with
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