VOTES were being counted to find Andy Burnham’s replacement as Greater Manchester mayor today following the largest by-election in British history. But the turnout was low at 25.14 per cent, with 538,659 residents voting, Greater Manchester Elects said. “If the voters of Greater Manchester put their trust in Labour, we will all work tirelessly to put Bev’s promises into action.” “However, we found real discontent across Greater Manchester with how Labour have been running this place and the people want a change of direction. That contest saw Mr Burnham re-elected with 63 per cent of the vote under first past the post.