Episodes
With more than enough candidates to make up a football team, the panel on The Pledge debate whether the Conservative leadership race should be more democratic.
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Do we need to rethink the way we rehabilitate prisoners?
Who were the real winner of the European elections?
Why aren't people aware of the seriousness of antisemitism?
How much say should parents have about what their children learn at school?
Published 05/31/19
Rachel Shabi makes her debut on The Pledge panel, and argues that the government needs to take drastic action on the environment.
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Can we afford to lose British Steel?
Are disadvantaged students being discriminated against?
Should tuition fees be wiped?
Published 05/24/19
Carole Malone is arguing that rich people are entitled to do what they like with the money they've earned. And former BBC director-general Greg Dyke tells the panel the Jeremy Kyle Show was getting too "extreme".
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Can kids handle exam stress?
Was Danny Baker's sacking justified?
Is the state right to re-nationalise probation services?
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Published 05/17/19
This week, Maajid Nawaz calls anti-vaxxers "selfish and unscientific" - but should they be forced to get their children immunised?
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Is politics still sexist?
Are excluded schoolchildren being failed by the system?
Should athlete Caster Semenya be allowed to compete in women's races?
Published 05/10/19
Carole Malone argues women making rape accusations SHOULD be made to allow police access to their phones.
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Should Trump address parliament?
Was the Huawei leak in the public interest?
Are the working class taken seriously?
Published 05/03/19
Coming soon: Take the debate with you. The Pledge will be available as a podcast every week. Or watch on TV - every Thursday at 8pm on Sky News.
Published 04/29/19