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Monday 20 July 2026 · 19:00 BST · 1h · 2 stories · 6 annotated moments · 55 of 60 min on news stories (92%)

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Andy Burnham became Prime Minister after being appointed by the King, promising the biggest political and economic changes in 40 years. He appointed John Healey as Chancellor, Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary, and Louise Haigh as Minister for the Cabinet Office, replacing many of Keir Starmer's highest-profile ministers. In his first speech, Burnham pledged to end rough sleeping and announced immediate cost-of-living help, including potential cuts to energy bills and bus fares, while hinting at tax reductions and social care free at the point of delivery. He also spoke to Donald Trump within an hour of taking office, discussing football and inviting him to Manchester for the G20.

The new government faces a tight fiscal position, with limited headroom and potential pressures from slower growth and higher interest rates. Burnham's first policy commitment of £340 million to end rough sleeping drew on his experience as mayor of Greater Manchester, where a similar pledge was not fully met. Reactions from the public and politicians were mixed, with some expressing hope and others scepticism. The broadcast also reported that a 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe, and noted the deaths of broadcaster Edward Stourton and former footballer Kevin Keegan.

  1. 0:00
    Story begins PM meets Scottish first minister, rules out independence referendum
  2. 39:17
    Story begins Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer battle
  3. 39:17

    Claim Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer battle

    Kevin Keegan died at the age of 75.

    Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 20 July 2026, 39:17-39:23

  4. 39:18

    Claim Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer battle

    Kevin Keegan died at the age of 75.

    Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 20 July 2026, 39:18-39:23

  5. 39:29

    Claim Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer battle

    Keegan won the Ballon d'Or back-to-back in 1978 and 1979, the first Englishman to do so.

    Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 20 July 2026, 39:29-39:33

  6. 39:30

    Claim Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer battle

    Keegan won the Ballon d'Or back-to-back in 1978 and 1979, the first Englishman to do so.

    Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 20 July 2026, 39:30-39:33

  7. 41:08

    Claim Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer battle

    Keegan made his name at Liverpool in the 1970s, winning league titles, the FA Cup, and European honours.

    Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 20 July 2026, 41:08-41:14

  8. 42:09

    Claim Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer battle

    Keegan became England manager in 1999 and resigned after 18 months following a defeat to Germany, saying he wasn't good enough.

    Channel 4 HD, Channel 4 News, 20 July 2026, 42:09-42:15

  9. 55:00
    ~5 min without annotations

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