The King of the North has departed for Westminster and a fresh face now claims the throne.In the wake of Andy Burnham’s swift elevation to Number 10, Greenisland-born Bev Craig has emerged victorious in the contest to replace him as Greater Manchester mayor following what represents the largest by-election in British political history.The ex-Manchester council leader defeated Reform UK’s Sian Astley to become only the second person and the first female to occupy the region’s top political position. While she may not have replicated Burnham’s overwhelming dominance, the final winning margin proved comfortable nonetheless.Operating under the supplementary vote system employed…