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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Kim Jong Un: Nukes For Peace?
Kim Jong Un gave a speech at a parade in Pyongyang. The parade was to honour the founding of the North Korean Army 90 years ago. The speech spoke about bolstering North Korea's nuclear force and this will be achieved at "maximum speed".
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Russia Is Failing While Ukraine Is Rising.
Antony Blinken visited Vlodimir Zelensky to announce US diplomats would return to Kyiv. Mr. Blinken at the Polish border later announced that Russia's war aims were failing. Its economy was tanking because of harsh sanctions and people were leaving Russia en masse. Also, a new US Ambassador would be presented to the world shortly. Mr. Blinken added that "Ukraine will be around a lot longer than Putin's Russia"
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Boris' Troubled Premiership.
Boris must wish he had taken Indian citizenship as he flew back into the UK. Partygate will not leave the Prime Minister alone as MPs voted through a motion to investigate Boris. Labour instituted this motion to investigate the Prime Minister's antics. Also, the Metropolitan Police have issued more fines to 10 Downing Street over illegal lockdown parties. Boris and his troubled Chancellor Rishi Sunak could be the recipiants of these fines. Other cabinet members will also be receiving fines and Downing Street staff.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Archbishop Says Priti Patel's Policy of Sending Migrants To Rwanda Is Ungodly.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has been trying to get the number of migrants into the UK down. Patel's opponents accuse of her talking tough but little else. Others accuse of her being on the far-right of the Conservative party.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Putin Appoints New General.
The campaign in Ukraine has not gone according to plan. Destroyed Russian equipment litters the landscape. However, Ukrainian forces have paid a high price for their stoic defence. Ukraine in many places lies devastated by the Russian blitzkrieg. The West has kept the Ukraine armed forces supplied with high-tech weaponry. This has added to Russia's woes on the battlefield. President Zelensky has led from the front and this has inspired Ukrainians to fight on. Russia was expected to crush Ukraine's much smaller military and win. Russia has the equipment and the man power to do it but events proved otherwise.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Emily Thornberry and Boris Johnson Agree On Future Lockdowns.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared on GB News and he was asked about future lockdowns. Mr. Johnson said he could not rule out a future lockdown. At the moment the current COVID situation in the UK appears to be leveling off. We have had the Omicron variant which seems to be less deadly than its predecessors. The virus is supposed to be less transmissible as warmer weather approaches in the UK.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
President Biden: How Much Is He Aware and In Control?
Many think Joe Biden should not be President at 79. Judging from his blunders they may have a point. For example, Joe Biden when commemorating the U S S Delaware on Saturday thought Michelle Obama had been the Vice President. Mr. Biden forgot that he had been Vice President when Barack Obama was in the White House. Mr. Biden was Vice President between 2009 and 2017.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Sir Keir Starmer: Government Should Reveal Those Fined.
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said fines have been issued for those that had broken lockdown regulations. Fines were given to those who had attended garden parties at 10 Downing Street. Fines were also issued to party attendees in Whitehall. Ms. Trevelyan made her comments on Sky News. Dominic Raab Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary said the same thing as Ms Trevelyan.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Sir Keir Starmer: "Labour is On Your Side.
The local May 5 elections in England are just around the corner. These elections are not a general election but they can be used as a benchmark for the popularity of the government. Also, for Labour, to see how well it is getting through to voters as a serious and credible government in waiting.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
