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The broadcast opened with breaking news of US Marines boarding a vessel in the Gulf of Oman for verification, as the US continued a sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran and redirected commercial vessels attempting to run its blockade of Iranian ports. FIFA was reported to be assessing Argentina players who displayed a banner supporting their country's claim to the Falkland Islands after defeating England in the World Cup semi-final, with Downing Street backing calls for an investigation. A major manhunt was underway for Marwan Juma, a Sudanese national who escaped custody while being transported to hospital; he had been serving an indefinite sentence for robberies causing serious injuries. A 24-year-old woman, Raven Adams, died in a hit-and-run in North Belfast, and a man was arrested. Sir Sadiq Khan was named among 26 new members of the House of Lords, as Andy Burnham prepared to formally become Labour leader at a special party conference.

The programme then discussed a Daily Mail report that ministers had signed a £153 million aid deal for Pakistan despite Pakistan's refusal to take back Shabir Ahmed, a convicted grooming gang boss. Panelists debated whether the aid should be withheld as leverage. The Daily Telegraph's front page reported an IMF warning that Britain could not afford a fresh spending binge, with incoming Prime Minister Burnham yet to set out economic plans. An ally of Burnham, Steve Rotheram, backed a wealth tax, though panelists expressed scepticism about its effectiveness. Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in one of his last interviews, said Burnham could win another election; his legacy was discussed, with praise for his support of Ukraine and criticism of his lack of a clear domestic vision. The England football team's World Cup semi-final loss and the Argentine players' Falklands banner were also covered, with Downing Street's spokesman saying the World Cup might not be ours but the Falkland Islands definitely are.

  1. 0:00
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  2. 7:00
  3. 7:05

    Claim UK approves 153 million pounds aid for Pakistan despite Shabir Ahmed refusal

    UK government approved £153 million in aid for Pakistan.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 7:05-7:13

  4. 7:09

    Claim UK approves 153 million pounds aid for Pakistan despite Shabir Ahmed refusal

    Pakistan refused to accept the return of convicted grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 7:09-7:16

  5. 9:13

    Claim UK approves 153 million pounds aid for Pakistan despite Shabir Ahmed refusal

    The aid was not conditional on Pakistan taking back Shabir Ahmed.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 9:13-9:19

  6. 13:55
  7. 14:04

    Claim Thames Water CEO warns uncertainty over Burnham's plans risks bailout collapse

    Andy Burnham has not mentioned cutting spending.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 14:04-14:08

  8. 14:22

    Claim Thames Water CEO warns uncertainty over Burnham's plans risks bailout collapse

    The IMF warned that Britain cannot afford a fresh spending binge.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 14:22-14:28

  9. 18:45
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  10. 22:43
  11. 22:51

    Claim Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister

    Starmer said he is leaving his successor a platform to build on, meaning Labour can win the next election.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 22:51-22:59

  12. 23:15

    Claim Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Ukraine on his last international trip, meeting President Zelensky and reaffirming UK support.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 23:15-23:23

  13. 29:03
  14. 29:34

    Charged quote England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina

    I've been holding up because this came up. You watched the football. I thought it was a disgrace. We're kind of supposedly moving seamlessly into this. It was a total disgrace the way Tuchel made that decision to go 4-4-1. So at the end, though, then I think somebody from the audience then brought a ban in Las Malvinas, Son Argentinas.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 29:34-29:35

  15. 29:50

    Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina

    The Argentine government will pay the FIFA fine for the players.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 29:50-29:55

  16. 29:56

    Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina

    The players were instructed by high-ranking figures in the Argentine government to display the banner.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 29:56-30:01

  17. 31:15

    Claim England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina

    Prime Minister Starmer wished both finalists luck, especially Spain.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 31:15-31:19

  18. 40:29
  19. 40:29

    Claim Sadiq Khan appointed to House of Lords in Starmer's honours list

    Sadiq Khan was given a peerage in Starmer's honours list.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 40:29-40:33

  20. 42:50

    Claim Sadiq Khan appointed to House of Lords in Starmer's honours list

    The honours list is a standard political honours list, not a resignation list, and includes some Conservative members.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 42:50-42:56

  21. 43:48

    Claim Sadiq Khan appointed to House of Lords in Starmer's honours list

    Reform UK received no peerages despite getting 4.1 million votes.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 43:48-43:53

  22. 45:40
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  23. 49:51
  24. 49:52

    Claim Andy Burnham suggests wealth tax may be needed

    Steve Rotheram said a wealth tax would not deter the super-rich.

    GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 16 July 2026, 49:52-49:59

  25. 53:02
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