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GB News — New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late...
Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 23:00 BST · 1h · 3 stories · 6 annotated moments · 46 of 60 min on news stories (77%)
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The broadcast led with the government's early release scheme, reporting that domestic abusers are set to be freed early and that the Police Federation and PC Harper's family are pursuing legal action against Prime Minister Andy Burnham over the planned release of his killers. Labour MP Sarah Champion was noted as having written to Burnham warning that victims remain in fear.
More than 170 migrants were rescued from a dinghy that caught fire in the English Channel and were returned to France. Separately, children from the village of Piddington in Oxfordshire delivered messages to the Prime Minister expressing concern about plans to house around 1,200 illegal male migrants in their village.
Oil prices fell amid hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Princess Eugenie gave birth to a baby girl. The programme also covered a plagiarism row involving Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who denied allegations but faced scrutiny over claims about his achievements.
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
PC Andrew Harper's widow Lissy Harper called the prospect of early release deplorable and plans to mount a legal challenge.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 4 August 2026, 0:41-0:55
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Domestic abusers are set to be released early under the scheme, with 9,300 reportedly eligible.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 4 August 2026, 1:15-1:22
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A dinghy carrying over 160 migrants sank in the English Channel.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 4 August 2026, 1:50-1:55
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Labour MP Sarah Champion wrote to Andy Burnham warning that victims remain in a state of fear and limbo.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 4 August 2026, 3:41-3:52
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A dinghy carrying over 160 migrants sank in the English Channel.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 4 August 2026, 6:24-6:28
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A dinghy carrying over 160 migrants sank in the English Channel.
GB News, New: Patrick Christys Tonight Late..., 4 August 2026, 7:49-7:51
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