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Six candidates clashed in a fiery BBC debate for Greater Manchester mayor, each laying out bold visions to tackle housing crises, grooming gangs, and crumbling public trust. From Reform UK’s Sian Astley to Green Party’s Geraldine Coggins, Labour’s Bev Craig, Conservative Phil Eckersley, independent Marcus Farmer, and Liberal Democrat Richard Kilpatrick, they sparred over building 20,000 homes, policing reform, and whether green spaces should be protected or developed. With crime stats down but safety fears rising, the candidates argued for stronger neighborhood policing and transparency in police handling of grooming cases — all while accusing private developers of sidelining affordable housing. This wasn’t just another debate — it was a battle for the soul of Greater Manchester, revealing stark differences in leadership styles and priorities voters will soon have to choose between.

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