The maths would seem to suggest that not only did Lab gain Green & LD 2nd prefs as expected but also some Tory ones. If all RES & Tory votes had 2nd pref RFM they would have ended on 37.4% not 33.7% This needs bearing in mind when talking about "The right wing Vote"
Election Maps UKGreater Manchester Mayoral By-Election Result: 🌹 Craig | LAB: 47.2% ➡️ Astley | RFM: 21.0% 🌍 Coggins | GRN: 12.2% ◼️ West | RES: 8.7% 🌳 Eckersley | CON: 7.7% 🔶 Kilpatrick | LDM: 2.2% 🙋 Farmer | Ind: 0.6% 2nd Round: 🌹 Craig | LAB: 66.3% ➡️ Astley | RFM: 33.7% Labour HOLD.