Reform UK's mayoral candidate Sian Astley vows to 'go to war' as she launches campaign manifesto
Sian Astley, Reform UK's mayoral candidate, vows to tackle illegal migration and crime while promising economic growth for all Greater Manchester boroughs.Summary
Sian Astley, the Reform UK candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, launched her manifesto on July 13, pledging to be a "Mayor for all of Greater Manchester." She promises to stop the region becoming a "dumping ground for illegal migrants" and to "go to war" with vape shops and "dodgy" barbershops, while also proposing to slash spending on cycle lanes, triple police stop‑and‑search powers, and release long‑held grooming‑gang files. Astley stresses that Greater Manchester's growth has been uneven, with Central Manchester expanding faster than outer boroughs, and she vows to spread wealth, investment and growth to towns like Bolton and Wigan. Her platform includes free travel for 16‑18‑year‑olds on the Bee Network, extending the Metrolink to Stockport, and a review of the Clean Air Zone costs, all aimed at creating a tougher police force and a more equitable city.
(Source：Manchester Evening News)
