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  • 3 months ago
Newly elected Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has pledged to represent all residents following her election, promising to work for those who did and did not vote for her. In her victory speech, Craig vowed to move beyond divisive politics and said she would work to build a Greater Manchester where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
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00:00To those that voted for me, thank you. To the labour support that turned out, thank you.
00:06To those of you that lent me your vote, thank you.
00:10And for those of you that didn't vote for me, I will still be your mayor.
00:15Because I will defend this city region with every bone in my body, and I will fight for a better
00:20life for all of us.
00:23So, the hard work begins. I've done this with a promise and a plan.
00:27And my promise and commitment to you is that I will make this city region better.
00:32But I will work for everyone. I will be a greater mayor for everyone.
00:37And we have to heal. We have to move away from divisive politics that try and pit neighbour against neighbour.
00:44And we'll work together. We'll do it together. We'll deliver together.
00:49And we will build a greater Manchester that works for all of us, that we're all proud of.
00:54Where everyone feels welcome, and everyone has a chance to succeed.

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