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Sky News — Sky News Today
Saturday 18 July 2026 · 16:30 BST · 30m · 2 stories · 6 annotated moments · 22 of 30 min on news stories (74%)
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The broadcast opens with a special report examining the political rise of Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, and his potential bid for Prime Minister. The report traces the concept of 'Manchesterism'—a blend of public-private investment and local control—that has driven the city's regeneration since the 1990s, including the rebuilding after an IRA bomb. It highlights Burnham's role in bringing the Bee Network bus system under public control, but also notes persistent inequality: 37% of children in Greater Manchester live in poverty, and several outlying boroughs have grown below the English average. The report features interviews with economists, former council leader Richard Leese, and residents, including one who praised Burnham for helping her son obtain disability benefits. It concludes with questions about whether Burnham's approach can be replicated nationally and whether he has the clarity of vision to succeed.
The second major segment covers England's World Cup campaign. US President Donald Trump commented on England's semi-final tactics, suggesting Harry Kane was played out of position and questioning Thomas Tuchel's defensive approach. England are preparing to face France in the third-place playoff in Miami. Sky Sports correspondent Rob Dorsett reports that Tuchel has faced criticism despite reaching the semi-finals, and that the team's preparation for the playoff has been minimal due to a short turnaround. The result could define perceptions of Tuchel's tenure, with a heavy loss potentially raising questions about his future as head coach.
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Claim Special report on Andy Burnham's Manchesterism and PM bid
Burnham's mayoralty included the Bee Network, a bus system under public control but with privately run buses on a franchise system.
Sky News, Sky News Today, 18 July 2026, 6:28-6:32
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Claim Special report on Andy Burnham's Manchesterism and PM bid
Greater Manchester has seen economic growth and a reversal of population flow from London, but inequality persists with six out of ten councils growing below average and 37% of children in poverty.
Sky News, Sky News Today, 18 July 2026, 6:59-7:04
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Claim Special report on Andy Burnham's Manchesterism and PM bid
Wigan's economy flatlined after 2016.
Sky News, Sky News Today, 18 July 2026, 7:04-7:09
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Claim England beats France in World Cup third place match
Donald Trump mocked England's defensive tactics against Argentina.
Sky News, Sky News Today, 18 July 2026, 21:49-21:52
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Charged quote England beats France in World Cup third place match
the England supporters out here in the U.S. were chanting out his name. After that game, the England media and supporters have been, some of them, calling for his head. Such has been the quick turnaround and the backlash from the tactics that Tuchel used in that semi-final against Argentina. He's criticised the players
Sky News, Sky News Today, 18 July 2026, 24:03-24:05
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Charged quote England beats France in World Cup third place match
in that France side with Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and many, many more. If England lost this one badly, I think there would be serious ramifications for Thomas Tuchel and serious question marks about him continuing in the role of head coach. You're watching Sky News. Coming up with Kamali Melbourne,
Sky News, Sky News Today, 18 July 2026, 25:49-25:50
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