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On this week's episode of The Pledge:
Rachel Johnson, the prime minister's sister, discusses Boris Johnson's alleged relationship with Jennifer Arcuri, the American model turned technology entrepreneur, who it is claimed was given more than £100,000 in public money when the PM was mayor of London.
Femi Oluwole says Mr Johnson's critics need to be careful and not get distracted by focusing on whether or not Mr Johnson had an affair with Ms Arcuri.
Also, are Extinction Rebellion's goals realistic? Carole Malone and Andrew Pierce argue that Extinction Rebellion's goals cannot be achieved by 2025 without severe limitations on air travel and car usage.
This week, Nick Ferrari refutes suggestions the media is being alarmist over the COVID-19 outbreak.
Also:
Should domestic abusers be forced to take lie detector tests?
Is Boris Johnson a typical Tory?
Why can't girls be just as strong as boys?
Is racism structural?
Published 03/06/20
This week the panel discuss the rules on children transitioning gender, and ask if we should slow the process. But is it wrong to deny treatment to children who say they are sure that are trans?
Also:
Has the government learned from Windrush?
How much is too much for high speed rail?
Are we...
Published 02/14/20