The Record · weekly wrap-up
The Week in Grades
Jul 13–19, 2026 · 526 reports fact-checked
Every week Clad wraps up what its fact-checks found: the best- and worst-graded coverage, the claims most disputed by the evidence, and the stories that were covered heavily from one side. This is the same review the Sunday newsletter carries — kept here for the record.
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Most disputed claims
UK economy 6% smaller due to Brexit is untrue; issues from post-2024 Labour government
NBER and related studies attribute 6-8% GDP reduction to Brexit by 2025, accumulating steadily. Read the full report →
Partygate was nonsense; no cronyism in PPE VIP lane
Covid inquiry found VIP lane inherently biased, ~£10bn PPE wasted, unfair treatment for connected firms. Read the full report →
Clayton cannot disagree with Trump on the 2020 result
Kelly's interpretation; Clayton responded he would deliver the job 'candidly, independently, and with my best judgment.' Read the full report →
Urban Sequoia concept launched at COP21 in Glasgow
SOM records confirm launch at COP26 Glasgow in 2021, presented by Hasman and colleagues Read the full report →
Labour increasing foreign aid from 0.2% to 0.7% of GDP
Official sources show Labour planning cuts from 0.5% GNI to 0.3% by 2027, not increases. Read the full report →