Restore Britain has selected Marlon West as its candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, scheduled for 30 July. The vote was triggered after former mayor Andy Burnham moved to Parliament, leaving the position open.
Who is Marlon West?
West will carry the party's banner in a race that is expected to draw significant attention. Restore Britain, a party that has focused on regional issues, is betting on West to appeal to voters dissatisfied with the major parties. The 30 July date gives candidates just a few weeks to campaign.
Why the election was called
Andy Burnham's departure to take up a seat in Parliament forced the by-election. Burnham had held the mayoralty since 2017, and his move reshuffles the political landscape in Greater Manchester. The upcoming contest will test the strength of both Labour and the Conservatives, but also smaller parties like Restore Britain.
Bardella's betting odds slip
In separate political news, the probability of French politician Jordan Bardella winning a future event, as tracked by the prediction market Polymarket, fell to 24.5%. No immediate explanation was provided for the drop, but the movement reflects shifting sentiment among bettors. Bardella, a leading figure in the National Rally, has been a focus of political speculation.
