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Andy Burnham became Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigned, delivering a speech outside Downing Street in which he promised a 10-year plan and immediate cost-of-living measures. He appointed John Healey as Chancellor, Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, and retained Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary, while several former cabinet members were sacked or declined new roles. The new Prime Minister, who took office without a general election, also spoke to international leaders and began a reshuffle that continued into the night.

A 28-year-old man, Joshua Carey from South Yorkshire, was charged with the murder of former politician Ann Widdecombe, with counterterrorism police investigating a possible political or terrorist motive. Former England football captain and manager Kevin Keegan died at the age of 75 after living with cancer; tributes were paid at Newcastle's St. James' Park. In the West, two mothers whose daughters were murdered by ex-boyfriends won a campaign to increase minimum prison terms for domestic killers, and balloons were released in Bristol to launch this year's fiesta. FIFA announced an investigation into altercations after the World Cup final, where Spain beat Argentina 1-0, as Spain's victory parade took place in Madrid.

  1. 0:10
  2. 21:54

    Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court

    A murder investigation was launched and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

    BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 20 July 2026, 21:54-22:07

  3. 21:54

    Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court

    A murder investigation was launched and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

    BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 20 July 2026, 21:54-22:07

  4. 22:00
  5. 22:14

    Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court

    Anne Widdicombe died at the age of 78.

    BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 20 July 2026, 22:14-22:21

  6. 22:39

    Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court

    The CPS stated that inquiries into motives are ongoing, including a possible political or terrorist connection.

    BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 20 July 2026, 22:39-22:58

  7. 23:23
  8. 26:38

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