In Oldham, where Reform UK gained 13 councillors and ended Labour’s 15-year grip on power two months ago, Labour won 17 of the 20 wards in the mayoral contest, it is understood. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Labour wins decisive victory in Greater Manchester mayoral byelectionBev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham and wins back support in areas where Reform made gains in Maywww.theguardian.com