This will be a big help for Labour but could also conceivably offer an opportunity for the Greens. Left bloc vote (Lab, Grn, LD) is much larger than right bloc vote (Ref, Con,Res) across GM and SV will enable front running left bloc party to consolidate second votes from smaller left parties
Rob Ford
🚨 | The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2026 has passed through Parliament.
This means the Supplementary Vote system has returned for Combined Authority Mayoral Elections, and would apply should a Mayoral By-Election be triggered in Greater Manchester.
