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Sky News — Sky News Today With Matt Barbet
Sunday 2 August 2026 · 13:00 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 7 annotated moments · 25 of 30 min on news stories (85%)
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Cleveland police have acknowledged that Harrison Simpson, who was sentenced to life for murdering his partner's two-year-old daughter Isabel Welsh and sexually assaulting her, had been wanted under an arrest warrant for 18 months before the killing. The force stated that multiple attempts to locate him proved unsuccessful and that a review was conducted upon his arrest for murder. Donald Trump announced he had cancelled planned strikes on Iran, posting on Truth Social that the U.S. is 'locked and loaded' but agreed to pause after being asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries, subject to a rapid deal that would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear ambitions. Analysis noted the conditional language and that no official Iranian response had been received, while Iranian defence officials said they would not remain passive.
A Sky News poll found that two-thirds of respondents believe Prime Minister Andy Burnham will fail to deliver on his pledge to end rough sleeping, though more than half supported the pledge. A report followed several rough sleepers, including Ian, who has cycled through hostels and streets for decades, and highlighted the complexity of root causes such as addiction and mental health. Homelessness campaigner Josh Littlejohn urged investment in high-quality supported accommodation rather than the current system. Separately, Burnham has promised further cost-of-living help, including cutting rail fares and reforming the water sector, while Chancellor John Healey warned against profiteering amid rising prices linked to the Iran war. The European Union will hold emergency talks after around 60,000 Moroccan migrants crossed into the Spanish city of Ceuta, with many reporting they were waved through by Moroccan police; Spanish officials said most have been returned.
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Claim Mother and boyfriend guilty of murdering two-year-old Isabel Welsh
Simpson was charged with breaching a non-molestation order and a warrant was issued in March 2024.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 2 August 2026, 2:27-2:38
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Claim Mother and boyfriend guilty of murdering two-year-old Isabel Welsh
Police conducted a review immediately after Simpson's arrest for murder.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 2 August 2026, 2:57-3:01
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Charged quote Iran warns Strait of Hormuz reopening conditional on US demands
effort that has been mediating by Qatar, of course, and Pakistan. So we know Turkey is involved in that to an extent. And also, Barbara, mind you that these bombastic messaging and retorts that were coming out of the White House were threatening Iran's energy infrastructures. And Saudi Arabia very well knows that if that happens, the Iranians will very much
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 2 August 2026, 8:20-8:26
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Claim Sky News poll: two-thirds doubt Burnham's rough sleeping pledge
A Sky News poll found that two-thirds of respondents think Andy Burnham will fail in his pledge to end rough sleeping.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 2 August 2026, 10:12-10:22
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Claim Sky News poll: two-thirds doubt Burnham's rough sleeping pledge
The Prime Minister's pledge includes an additional 340 million pounds for the most vulnerable rough sleepers.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 2 August 2026, 12:36-12:47
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Claim Sky News poll: two-thirds doubt Burnham's rough sleeping pledge
There were nearly 13,000 rough sleepers in London last year, a 60% increase from a decade ago.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 2 August 2026, 13:39-13:53
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Claim Sky News poll: two-thirds doubt Burnham's rough sleeping pledge
A Sky News poll found that more than half of respondents thought Mr Burnham was right to make the pledge.
Sky News, Sky News Today With Matt Barbet, 2 August 2026, 15:44-15:54
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