The Pledge

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 Carole Malone tells the panel why she doesn’t think the Duchess of Sussex has been bullied by the press.

Also:

Should Jeremy Corbyn be given his chance to lead an emergency government?
Is Donald Trump really a friend of the UK?
Would you want IS bride Shamima Begum living next door?
Is it necessary to allow male soldiers to wear make-up?

This week Rachel Johnson confesses that former prime minister David Cameron’s new book memoir melted her "stone cold heart, just a little". But does the rest of the panel agree?

Also:

Do prison sentences for knife crime deter people?

Is the job of a teacher as tough as they make out?

Why should foreign students be welcomed?

Is a ban on Fireman Sam political correctness gone mad?

This week our panellists discuss Brexit and the Operation Yellowhammer document, the perception of those who undertake IVF treatment, and Labour's proposals to allow tenants the right to buy.

This week, the panel discuss whether a general election will solve anything.

Also:

Should more police officers be armed with tasers?

Could learning about slavery help tackle racism?

Is Dior's latest advert culturally insensitive and insulting?

On the panel this week are Maajid Nawaz, Carole Malone, Afua Hirsch, Rachel Shabi and Nick Ferrari

This week the panel debates whether the average person is being “priced out” of becoming an MP.

Also:

Are Baby Boomers to blame for the attitudes of Generation Snowflake?

Is Donald Trump right to reinstate the federal death penalty?

Should private schools be permanently excluded?

Is it game over for conventional careers?

In the week her brother Boris became the new prime minister, Rachel Johnson makes a personal plea on his behalf. But how does the rest of the panel feel about him?

Also:

Given events in the Gulf, is it time we gave the UK military more backing?

Do women in sport deserve more respect?

Why isn't there better care for those with dementia?

This week, Greg Dyke baffles younger members of the panel by revealing he prefers to pay for goods with cash.

Also:

Is Donald Trump racist?
Would it be wrong to force through a no-deal Brexit?
Is the mainstream media biased towards remainers?
Should police tell journalists how to do their job?

This week the panel debates whether Sir Kim Darroch should have written his unflattering memos about Donald Trump.

Also:

Are Harry and Meghan justified in wanting a high level of privacy or have they gone too far?

Should we be in a new space race?

Should people under the age of 18 be allowed to compete at Wimbledon?

Are kids exposed to too much too young?

On this week's panel are: Greg Dyke, Carole Malone, June Sarpong, Michelle Dewberry and Nick Ferrari.

This week the panel debates the cost of funerals, and whether it’s right to make the taxpayer foot the bill when a child dies.

Also:

Would a no deal Brexit be undemocratic?

Should inheritance tax be replaced with a levy on all large parental cash gifts?

Do you think work should be made more fun than home?

Can you be straight and open to a ‘gay sexual experience’?