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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Rishi Sunak: I Wouldn't Slap Anyone.
Rishi Sunak is the richest MP in Parliament. Some criticise the Conservative Chancellor for being a billionaire and being hopelessly out of touch with ordinary people. The argument goes, that even if Mr. Sunak does care, the fact remains that because of his fortune, he will never understand the lives of the poor.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Angela Rayner: I wouldn't Slap Boris.
The world saw Actor Will Smith slapping Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife's alopecia. Jada Smith has been suffering from hair loss and yet despite this, she does not wear a wig. Her baldness is there for all to see and why not? Ms Smith is making people who also live with this illness not live in fear of what others think. Will Smith's Mother commented after that she had never seen her son behave like that before.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Could Vlad Be Removed From Power?. Top Story - March 2022.
Vladimir Putin has been in power for 20 years. His political party, the 'United Russia Party', is accused of rigging the vote at general elections. This results in Mr Putin staying in power. Any opposition parties are sidelined and cannot get the opportunity to broadcast alternative policies. Putin's opponents usually end up silenced, exiled, or in prison. Look at Putin's most vociferous opponent, Alexi Navalny, doing time on trumped-up charges.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Tory Golden Boy: Rishi Sunak.
Rishi Sunak told Sky News that people should judge him on what he did during the pandemic. This was a happy time for UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. Millions faced lockdown due to the COVID virus and were afraid of losing their jobs. Mr Sunak, provided the furlough scheme, which paid employees 80%, of their wages. This scheme saved thousands of jobs in the UK, in all sectors. Loans and grants were provided for businesses. Sunak brought out the 'eat out, to help out' scheme. Mr Sunak was even tipped to replace Boris Johnson, as Leader, of the Conservative party and Prime Minister. Such was his popularity at this time, that he was called, the 'People's Chancellor'. The BBC showed him as a cartoon figure dressed as Superman throwing money at the poor.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Russia Asks China For Help.
Russia is accused by the Joe Biden administration of asking China for military assistance in Ukraine. If this is the truth, it may show Russia is struggling to meet its military objectives. Why would this be so? Possibly because Russia did not expect such a tough resistance from Ukrainian forces. Also, state-of-the-art Western weapons are taking a toll, on Russian forces. After two weeks of entering Ukraine, it is only now, that Russia has made significant military progress.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Ukrainian President: To Address House of Commons.
Embattled, Ukrainian President, Vladymyr Zelensky, is to address the British House of Commons. This is the debating chamber in the UK, where the government of the day and the opposition parties, vote, debate, and discuss important issues.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Liz Truss: The Wannabe Mrs Thatcher
When the 'Partygate' scandal became known to the media it seemed Boris had tripped himself up yet again. During the lockdown period of 2020 Boris is alleged to have attended gatherings at 10 Downing Street. At some of these gatherings in the Downing Street garden there was booze present. When questioned by Sir Keir Starmer Boris said he did not even know he was at a party.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
US and UK: Hypocrites in Calling Out Russia On Invasion.
The US and the UK, are correct to hold Russia accountable, for the invasion of Ukraine. Western nations are also correct in imposing the harshest of sanctions on the regime in Moscow. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has seen wanton destruction of civilian areas as well as military targets.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Work and Pensions Secretary, Therese Coffey: Bracing For a Large Number of Unemployed.
Therese Coffey became the DWP Secretary under Boris Johnson when he became UK Prime Minister. Of all the jobs to do in the cabinet, it is in many ways, like drinking a poison chalice. In that job, you oversee, one of the biggest departments in government.
By Nicholas Bishop5 years ago in The Swamp
Boris Causes Reaction: "COVID -19 Rates High Because of The UK Being A Freedom Loving Nation".
Boris Johnson has always had a difficult relationship with Italy. Back in 2016, Boris said something, that didn't go down too well with the southern European nation. The statement was to do with Brexit and how Italy should react to it.
By Nicholas Bishop5 years ago in The Swamp
Dominic Raab: Speaking to Kay Burley of Sky News.
Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, has been speaking to Sky's Kay Burley, regarding COVID, in the UK. Dominic Raab outlined new measures brought in by the government and the re-enforcing of old rules. The fear of a new lockdown has been a major worry for many. The UK, as a whole, is facing a new spike in COVID-19, as the Autumn period for the UK officially began yesterday.
By Nicholas Bishop5 years ago in The Swamp
Len McCluskey: Requests Meeting with Johnson and Sunak.
Len McCluskey has written to Boris Johnson, asking for a direct meeting. Mr McCluskey has also asked for a meeting with Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. Mr McCluskey has pointed to a large spate of redundancies when the furlough scheme ends.
By Nicholas Bishop5 years ago in The Swamp
