UK: Manchester Mayoral Candidates Should Condemn UAE Abuses - Human Rights Watch

Latest News About Manchester mayor hopefuls face off

A BBC debate for the Greater Manchester mayoralty wrapped up on Thursday. Four rivals entered the live event. Talk centered on housing and commuter costs locally. Advocates pressed candidates to condemn human rights allegations tied to deals with the UAE. Andy Burnham again faced questions about his policy impact outside Greater Manchester. Residents keep organizing small forums to set debate topics for the race. Elections will now unfold for October 2026.

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