Phillip Schofield forced to BREAK UP guests as trans row descends into chaos ‘Oh Lord!'
PHILLIP SCHOFIELD was forced to intervene during an explosive row which spiralled out of control during This Morning today.
Phillip Schofield forced to break up heated uniform debate
Transgender activist Paris Lees struggled to contain her frustration when faced with Angela Epstein, a journalist who was “appalled” by a new London school which boasts being “gender-neutral”.
Highgate School, in north London will be introducing non-gender specific uniforms, allowing boys to wear skirts and children to identify with either sex.
Angela argued conservatives are looked at like “whackos” for turning their noses up at the school’s rules, which was laughed at by her impassioned sparring partner.
“You can chuckle all you like,” hissed Angela. “Why are you sniggering? Children are very vulnerable and susceptible to ideas.”
This Morning transgender row descends into chaos
Paris Lees struggled to contain her frustration on This Morning
Paris laughed at Angela Epstein who was 'appalled' by gender-neutral schools
Phillip’s co-host Holly Willoughby, 36, chipped in: “Girls can wear trousers…”
“That’s a health issue,” stressed Angela.
Clearly disgruntled, Holly defended Paris, adding: “You keep saying they’re promoting it, but surely they’re just making it less of an issue. It’s only because it’s a change, but then it becomes the norm.”
After admitting she didn’t agree with girls wearing trousers, Paris let out a noticeable sigh.
“Why are you rolling your eyes?” said Phillip. “I think we can safely say you’re both sick of each other. Oh lord…”
Phillip Schofield was forced to intervene on This Morning
Paris concluded: “By that same argument, maybe gay people shouldn’t have kids because they’ll be bullied. The problem isn’t the isn’t the change, it’s the bullying - if we taught children to accepting of each other maybe we wouldn’t have this problem.
“People used to hate the idea of gay teachers 30 years ago.”
Turning to Angela, she finished: “Don’t pretend that you care about pre transgender kids being bullied.”
Piers Morgan and Charlotte Hawkins were embroiled in their own row over gender-neutrality on Good Morning Britain today.
This Morning airs weekdays at 10.30am on ITV.