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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?
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 asleep to the threat of coronavirus?Is colour-blind casting the future?
With mounting concerns about the spread of coronavirus, The Pledge has recruited a doctor as a guest panellist this week - none other than Love Island's Alex George.He's arguing the media is fuelling hysteria about the infection.Also:Should there be a maximum age for US President?Was No10 right to ban some reporters?Is education the way to prevent radicalisation?
This week, Femi tells the panel that he doesn’t want police to use facial recognition technology as he thinks the government can't be trusted.Also:Will Brexit bring peace?Is office football banter harmless?How should we punish criminals who attack police?Is antisemitism a thing of the past?
This week Michelle Dewberry presents the case for Parliament moving to northern England.Also:Nick Ferrari on why white privileged men should be able to talk abut race.Afua Hirsch says the 'Tradwife' is not a feminist Twitter trend.June Sarpong reckons post-Brexit Britain should look to Africa.And on his Pledge debut, Geoff Norcott argues that social media is harming the left at the ballot box.








