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33 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading ITV News segments since Jun 2026 — 33 reports so far, published most weeks. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: UK politics, Labour leadership, Andy Burnham. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how ITV News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Rhun ap Iorwerth demands new devolution deal for Wales at Plaid conference

Oct 2, 2026

In his first speech to Plaid Cymru conference as First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth recounted the party's May 2026 Senedd election victory that ended 27 years of Labour-led government, forming a minority administration with 43 of 96 seats. He reviewed the government's first months, highlighting responses to summer wildfires, delivery of 100-day plan commitments on health and childcare, launch of a new development agency, preventative health measures, and a new community right-to-buy scheme. The address also covered economic challenges, education reforms to address poor PISA results, internationalist positions, and a formal letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham demanding a 'New Deal for Wales' with greater fiscal and constitutional powers equivalent to Scotland's, including policing, justice, and rail. Sourcing relied on the First Minister's own record, official Welsh Government announcements and the newly published Wellbeing of Wales 2026 report. No external guests or opposing voices appeared; the speech served as both progress report and political vision statement for the new Plaid-led government.

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Prince Harry emotional at WellChild awards amid Spencer book claims on King Charles

Sep 21, 2026

The ITV News segment covers Prince Harry's attendance at the 2026 WellChild Awards in central London, his first major engagement since returning to the UK in late August. It shows him arriving without police escort, facing questions about his uncle Earl Spencer's new memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, interacting with award winners including signing a doll, and delivering an emotional speech praising parents and nurses caring for children with complex medical needs. The report notes the 20th anniversary of the WellChild Nurse programme, which has expanded to 54 posts, and includes footage of Harry's visit to Birmingham Children's Hospital. Sourcing mixes on-the-ground footage, Harry's full speech excerpt, and reference to Spencer's recent BBC and US breakfast-show interviews where he discussed family rifts and expressed hope for healing between William and Harry. No named Palace sources appear; the piece speculates the book's publicity may explain Harry's emotion while concluding Harry and Meghan plan a low profile.

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Ed Davey rallies Lib Dems against Reform's £72m donations and 'nasty populism'

Sep 19, 2026

ITV News covered the opening of the Liberal Democrats' 2026 autumn conference in Brighton, focusing on leader Sir Ed Davey's rally speech. The segment included pre-speech interviews questioning Davey's leadership, the party's clarity to voters, media visibility, and prospects in a likely hung parliament. Davey contrasted the Lib Dems' values-driven activism—rooted in his anti-apartheid campaign—with Reform UK's donor-funded approach, attacking 'nasty populism' from Trump, Le Pen, AfD, Elon Musk, and Reform's £72m 'arsenal of hate and lies.' He ended with a 'We care. We fight.' chant and defended the RNLI against recent online abuse tied to migrant rescues. Sourcing drew from the live speech, delegate reactions, and reporter analysis; no opposing politicians appeared.

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UK expert argues Britain and allies can leverage market power and talent against US AI dominance

Sep 16, 2026

The ITV News segment is a discussion on whether the UK and Europe can influence global AI governance rather than remain sidelined. The guest argues Britain is not powerless, citing the significant number of British researchers involved in leading AI companies and the collective market power of the US, Europe, Canada, Japan and other 'middle powers' as major customers. Coordinated restrictions on market access could compel firms like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google to accept stronger regulation, making it difficult for a US administration to intervene effectively. Sourcing relies on the expert guest's analysis with no named external studies or counter-views shown in the clip. The throughline is optimistic realism about UK's role via talent and alliances amid fast-moving frontier AI risks, aligning with recent UK government emphasis on the AI Security Institute and international cooperation.

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Nepal appeals for international aid after glacial collapse floods kill over 650, leave ~3,000 missing

Aug 30, 2026

ITV News segment covers the fourth day of rescue operations following flash floods triggered by a glacial collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26. It shows survivors arriving at army centers, relatives searching missing-persons lists including specific cases like Milan, devastated villages, and initial aid deliveries amid ongoing rain and infrastructure damage. The report notes Nepal's government appeal for outside assistance for rehabilitation and Chinese teams securing the Tibetan side. Correspondent Neil Connery reports from Kathmandu on aid trucks, power and communications outages, health risks from recovering bodies, and Nepal repeating its call for international help.

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Meta imposes 2-hour daily limit, nighttime block on US under-18s after $18bn settlement

Aug 27, 2026

The ITV News segment reports on Meta's landmark $17-18 billion settlement with nearly all US states resolving claims its platforms harm children. It details default restrictions for US users under 18: a 2-hour daily usage limit (messaging excluded), midnight-to-6am access block, hidden likes, and muted notifications during school hours, with only parents able to override; Meta aims to implement within six months and urges rivals to follow. The report states UK ministers expect Meta to extend these features to Britain, but the UK's separate plan to ban under-16s from social media will proceed early next year (now 2027 per government announcements), suggesting the US case may lead to more, not fewer, UK restrictions. Sourcing relies on the recent settlement announcement and unnamed UK ministers; no guests or on-camera experts appear. Graphics are not referenced. The throughline is that US legal pressure is accelerating global child-safety changes, with the UK positioned to benefit while maintaining its stricter ban approach.

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Andy Burnham registers nearly £350,000 in donations and gifts ahead of premiership

Aug 19, 2026

The segment covers the release of Andy Burnham's first entries in the MPs' Register of Financial Interests since becoming Prime Minister. It details nearly £350,000 in cash donations and in-kind support received in the months prior, including major contributions from Lord Sainsbury, plus specific hospitality items such as Glastonbury tickets, Aintree Racecourse tickets, and Brit Awards tickets. The Labour Party is quoted defending the use of private donations for campaigns. The report directs viewers to the parliamentary register for full details.

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Witness describes car positions at 1996 Tupac shooting scene in Davis trial

Aug 17, 2026

ITV News aired live footage from the Clark County courtroom during the first day of Duane 'Keefe D' Davis's trial for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. The segment captured defense examination of a female witness (Stokes) who was in a nearby vehicle, including her drawing of car positions on a map exhibit showing Suge Knight's vehicle and her own at the red light.

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ITV News highlights neurodivergent barriers as Milburn reviews youth NEET crisis

Aug 12, 2026

The ITV News segment examines whether neurodivergent people, particularly those with autism or ADHD, receive sufficient support to enter employment. It features interviews with neurodivergent young people who describe barriers like lack of understanding from employers, the need for reasonable adjustments, and difficulties accessing immediate support. Former minister Alan Milburn, leading a government review of youth unemployment, is shown meeting employed neurodivergent individuals and emphasizing their talent, aspiration, and positive workforce impact. The piece notes that of roughly one million young people who are NEET, tens of thousands cite conditions like autism or ADHD, and ends by asking what government should do ahead of Milburn's recommendations due next month. Sourcing relies on on-camera interviews with affected individuals, Milburn, and an unnamed expert or advocate advocating for employer training. No specific graphics or named official statistics are displayed in the clip, though claims align with broader ONS and DWP data on disability and NEET trends. The throughline is that neurodivergent people want to and can work effectively with modest accommodations, tying into Milburn's review focused on health-related inactivity.

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UK airports impose strict security and cancel flights after 2006 liquid explosives plot arrests

Jul 25, 2026

The segment shows archival ITV News footage from August 2006 covering immediate aftermath at British airports, especially Heathrow, following arrests in the liquid explosives plot. Security measures included near-total bans on hand luggage, heavy police presence, and thousands of cancellations during the school summer holidays, stranding passengers.

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Gardaí seize sophisticated bomb on N2 near Carrickmacross bound for Northern Ireland

Jul 24, 2026

ITV News covered the Gardaí Special Detective Unit's Wednesday interception of a vehicle on the N2 south of Carrickmacross in County Monaghan. Officers found a sophisticated explosive device containing military-grade explosives, a detonator and power unit; a 20-year-old woman driver was arrested at the scene and a 40-year-old man later in Dublin. The segment included statements from Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck, political leaders and local reactions in Carrickmacross.

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ITV News details northwest rain arriving Friday, spreading southeast by Sunday amid 30-year dry spell

Jul 23, 2026

The ITV News segment examines the end of a prolonged dry spell across England in July 2026. It notes some areas without rain for over a month, elevated wildfire risk, and an approaching weather front expected to bring the first significant rainfall in weeks. The report outlines the front's progression starting in the northwest on Friday, moving south and east with the southeast seeing it by Sunday, heavier amounts in the north and west, and continued uncertainty and lower totals farther south and east.

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