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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Liz Kendall: Welfare Reforms Ahead.. Content Warning.
Labour in their manifesto said they would be reforming a failing welfare system. People on benefits are not just out of work, but also those in work. People always wrongly assume the benefits system exists for those not in employment. While that is true, many working people also access the benefits system.
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in The Swamp
Steve Witkoff: Attacks Starmer's Ukraine Plan.. Content Warning.
Sir Keir Starmer's plan for peace between Ukraine and Russia is called "The Coalition of the Willing". I am sure somewhere, the invasion of Iraq in 2003 was called that, correct me if I am wrong. I digress, this plan is backed and pushed not only by the UK, but President Macron. This plan would see European and NATO soldiers on the ground in Ukraine. Of course, you have to reach a peace deal first. Then, allowing troops on the ground from NATO could not happen if 'Vlad The Invader' wasn't accepting.
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in The Swamp
Trump: What's The Point?. Content Warning.
Before and after Trump came into office the 'POTUS' promised peace would come on his watch. He said, during the Biden administration, that the Hamas-Israel and the Ukrainian-Russian conflict would not have happened, on His watch.
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in The Swamp
Ashfield: A Guinea Pig Town.. Content Warning.
Sir Keir Starmer says the welfare bill is "Indefensible". He will shake up the system to cut welfare spending, strengthen efforts to get people into work and protect those who cannot work. This massive bill that could be better spent elsewhere or saved for something better, makes sense. This policy is very Conservative which goes hand in hand with my article. Yesterday when I said Sir Keir, was heading right politically. The effort to claim PIP to help the sick in their daily lives is already tough to get onto. Now the Prime Minister aims to make it even tougher. So the question is, is he doing that to ensure only the illest amongst us get it or conversely, to save money? Possibly, it is both but one cannot say with any assurance.
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in The Swamp
Starmer Heads Right?. Content Warning.
No one would have believed when Labour won the general election in July that Sir Keir would move to the right. Sir Keir promised something completely different (to quote Monty Python) from what had gone before. Sir Keir was to have a human rights view on foreign policy. Sir Keir promised to bin everything the Tories had done before. Sir Keir, promised a "politics of service" upon entering office. Sir Keir inherited broken public services, overflowing prisons, and that old chestnut: immigration.
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in The Swamp
Will Putin Accept Trump Peace Deal?. Content Warning.
The Russians are gaining more territory in Ukraine. The Russians have threatened action against foreign troops in Ukraine. Sir Keir Starmer said Western boots might be on the ground. Of course, both sides in this conflict have to agree to that. The Ukrainians wouldn't have a problem with that as that would be helpful to them. As for the Russians, that would be a massive "NO". In any ceasefire agreed to by both sides, the UK and France might deploy troops into Ukraine (if and it is a big 'IF' if the Russians agree). Conversely, the Americans have opted not to do that in any ceasefire agreement.
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in The Swamp
Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man?. Content Warning.
Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's PM in a few days. He is no stranger to danger. Carney ran the Bank of England like he was the leader of a nation. Carney steered the UK through the days of Brexit. Both jobs were testing yet Carney at the helm, steadied the good ship UK. It is difficult to know anyone in private, however, Carney remained calm and focused when facing the media.
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in The Swamp
Ukraine Hope: Attack Drones!
Everything at least from the Trump administration seems to be unravelling for Vlodymir Zelenskyy. Trump showed the Ukrainian leader the door after a fallout between the two. Consequently, Zelenskyy flew into the UK for talks with Keir Starmer and other European leaders. All European leaders said they would continue to back Ukraine. Sir Keir Starmer believes that US support, whether for peace or militarily, is essential!
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in The Swamp
Starmer and Zelenskyy.
One cannot forget the awful scene where Trump and Vance seemingly ambushed Vlodymir Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy tried to defend himself, but the president and his vice president humiliated their VIP. The clash occurred over Zelenskyy's defiance of Russia. Zelenskyy said it was okay for the US, "You have an ocean separating you from Europe". Zelenskyy continued: "You will feel the influence of Russia". At that point, Trump said, "Don't tell us what we will feel. You (Zelenskyy) are in no position to bargain". Trump accused Zelenskyy of endangering the world with his continued defiance of Putin. Zelenskyy was there to sign a mineral deal. So that rare earth minerals could be sent to the US, in return for past and present US help for Ukraine.
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in The Swamp
Trump Supports Chagos Sell Off?
Trump backed a British deal to sell off the Chagos Islands. They were originally separated from Mauritius in 1965. The base of Diego Garcia is used by the British and American military. Keir Starmer wants to sell the island back to Mauritius but this comes with a proviso. The military base will continue to be used by the US and the UK.
By Nicholas Bishop11 months ago in History
Kemi Badenoch: US and UK Will Disagree.. Content Warning.
Ahead of Sir Keir's meeting with the 'Orange One' in Washington, Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch has been spouting about the British Prime Minister's trip. Ms. Badenoch said, "The UK doesn't have to agree with the US on everything". The relationship needs to be "realistic". Speaking to Sky News's Political Editor Beth Rigby, she said the US "is not an authoritarian regime and shares the same Western values as the UK, including free trade, free enterprise, and free speech.
By Nicholas Bishop12 months ago in The Swamp
