Nicholas Bishop
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I am a freelance writer currently writing for Blasting News and HubPages. I mainly write about politics. But have and will cover all subjects when the need arises.
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A Cacophony of Riots.. Content Warning.
Tommy Robinson or Stephen Yaxley-Lennon to give him his birth name set up the EDL. The English Defence League was allegedly set up to counter Islamism. An extremely fascistic branch of Islam. Such groups that fall under this banner could be the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, IS, and countless other groups. The EDL would gather to confront mosques being built, gather in Muslim areas, and be there to stop Muslim protests about British troops parading. Subsequently, Robinson stepped down as the group leader and the group seemed to go quiet.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Farage: Tommy Robinson in A Suit?. Content Warning.
Nigel Farage posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) that the religious identity of the 17-year-old attacker was being held from the public. The police said the stabbings in Southport, north of Liverpool were not terror- related. False information was posted on social media about the fact that the 17-year-old attacker was a Syrian who had got to the UK by boat. Whereas the alleged identity of the attacker is British or Welsh born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents. The attacker is being held in police custody pending wider investigations. The police have steadfastly denied that the teenager is Muslim.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Rachel Reeves: New Chancellor.
One remembers the cuts to services under 14 years of Conservative government. These cuts largely hit the poorest in society and were usually services people depended on. The new Labour government said there will be no return to austerity under their watch.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
GB Energy: Will Take Time.. Content Warning.
People have been afraid to turn on their heating over winter lest they cannot afford their bills. So, you envisioned people wearing warmer clothing to keep warm. What a 'Dickensian' way to live in the 21st Century too. The government at the time blamed the war between Russia and Ukraine. No doubt, this did contribute to the spike in energy bills. However, the UK did not and does not receive gas from the Russians. As far as I am aware, our gas supply comes from Norway. Rishi Sunak allowed new drilling in the North Sea to exploit gas reserves. He granted new licences to companies hoping to make money out of this. Sunak must have been thinking long term for the UK to be self-sufficient in gas and maybe, oil. However, critics said this long-term scenario was not a game changer in the short term. This policy depending on fossil fuels was a rowing back on the government's policy on renewable energy. Labour has subsequently scrapped this policy.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Tugendhat: Throws Hat in The Ring.. Content Warning.
The Bespectacled former security minister Tom Tugendhat has officially joined the race to replace Mr. Sunak. Mr. Tugendhat formerly ran in 2022 but fell short of the leadership position. Mr. Tugendhat despite not winning was given a cabinet position.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Kamala's Potential VPs.. Content Warning.
Vice-President Harris seems to have been quiet. Not much has happened at Kamala Harris' end of the White House. One gets the impression that Ms. Harris was consigned to a broom cupboard somewhere. Wheeled out now and again, to flank President Biden. Of course, that wasn't the reality for Ms. Harris but it seems like that.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Mel Stride: May Stand.
Mel Stride, the former Work and Pensions Secretary is saying he may stand for the leadership, of the Tory Party. The backbench 1922 Committee has decided the contest should be on 2nd November. Mr. Sunak will continue as leader of the Conservatives and leader of the Opposition until a new leader has been announced. Speaking to Sky's Kay Burley Mr. Stride said there was a "reasonable chance" he would stand. It was important for the country that we have a strong Conservative Party".
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Can Kamala Harris Trump?. Content Warning.
When Joe Biden picked His running mate and potential VP (Vice-President) Ms. Harris was a shoo-in. She ticked all the boxes, she was female and a woman of colour. Her background is Jamaican and Indian, as she is South Asian (not Native American). Besides her mixed parentage, Kamala is a good ol' gal from the USA.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
David Lammy: Will Work With Trump.. Content Warning.
David Lammy once called Donald Trump a "Neo-Nazi-sociopath". That was back in 2018 when the Tottenham MP was an outspoken backbencher. As Foreign Secretary in the new Labour government, Mr. Lammy has sought to temper his comments. Mr. Lammy has made it clear that he will work with whoever the American populace elects in November including Trump.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Priti Patel: Will Run to Replace Sunak.. Content Warning.
On a show with puppets 'Spitting Image' Priti Patel has been portrayed as a Vampiress, The Queen of Darkness, complete with fangs. Ms. Patel has been and remains a controversial figure but to her followers, she is one of the pin-ups of the right. As Home Secretary, she wanted to send migrants to Ascension Island. However, that never happened, there were other ideas too but they never saw the light of day. Patel seems to be a woman of words, but no action.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Starmer Condemns Trump Attack.. Content Warning.
Sir Keir Starmer having come back from the US Himself recently, condemned the failed assassination of Donald Trump. Donald Trump was making a speech when a bullet hit him in the ear. However, the wound was not fatal and appeared to be a flesh wound. Trump dived down and His security team hurried him away. Trump formed a fist of defiance even with blood streaming from his ear. Trump's campaign for now is on hold. The former president was taken to hospital but was released none the worse for the attack. The gunman 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks was instantly killed by security men. The would-be assassin was firing from a roof outside the area that Trump was speaking from. Many have questioned why this roof was not checked for security risks. US authorities are conducting an internal investigation. No one knows right now if the gunman was acting alone. The gunman was using His father's legal weapon. Not wishing to make light of this, however, Thomas Matthew Crooks was thrown out of His school shooting team for being a bad shot! The issue of gun ownership may come up again, however, no American politician will touch it with a barge poll. Although many Americans realize gun ownership is a controversial issue, many Americans, believe in the right to bear arms enshrined in the constitution. They will say there are responsible gun owners and non-responsible gun owners. The pro-gun lobby and the anti-pro-gun lobby will debate this for years to come.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Mountain of Tory Mess.. Content Warning.
Sir Keir Starmer in an article has been outlining His government's agenda. Highlighting the fact that His quickly assembled cabinet has hit the ground running. Sir Keir spoke at length about the disaster and destruction the former government had left behind.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
