Bev Craig, the Labour candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, outlines how she wants to differ from the current political record associated with Andy Burnham. In interviews reported by outlets including The Independent and Yahoo UK News, Craig positions herself as someone seeking a stronger or more influential role than she says was achieved previously under Burnham’s leadership. She discusses what she would do if elected mayor, including how she intends to approach the distribution of responsibilities and powers between the mayoralty and other levels of local government. The reports also describe Craig’s views on how her mayoral term would be carried out, and what she would seek from Burnham if she wins the election. Overall, the coverage focuses on Craig’s policy and governance intentions for Greater Manchester, and the contrast she draws between her approach and that of Burnham, while not presenting new external developments beyond her stated plans and demands.