Nicholas Bishop
Bio
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.
Stories (313/0)
The Commonwealth: What's The Point?
With King Charles III and his Queen Camilla now officially Monarchs of the UK this makes them Heads of Commonwealth nations. The Commonwealth is a hangover from the days of the British Empire. When Britain and its Empire ruled a quarter of the globe. That's why it was said the sun never set on the British Empire.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Wishy-Washy-Rishi-Blues
Rishi Sunak has suffered colossal losses across the country in the local elections. The Conservatives in 13 years of government have to be one of the worst if not the worst administration this country has ever seen. Terrible policies, corruption, out of touch, living in a different universe to ordinary folk, etc. These are just some of the words that could be used to describe this cabal of Conservative criminals.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Patrick Thelwell: Anti-Monarchist Will Attend Protests.
Patrick Thelwell 23 threw eggs at Charles and Camilla in York last November. The self-proclaimed anti-monarchist was sentenced to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work. Mr. Thelwell was ordered to pay costs of 600 Pounds and 114 Pounds as a surcharge.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Netflix: Black Cleopatra Really?
The release of the drama-documentary 'Queen Cleopatra', has caused some controversy. Egyptians and Greeks are up in arms as it portrays one of their own as black. Yet again we see historical or fictional Caucasian characters replaced by Black actors.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in Education
Trump and Biden: Round 2?
Are two old men with baggage the best the US can produce? The best that the US can produce to be President? Trump or Biden will also be the leader of the free world. To have either man given their age in the White House is worrying for many. However, as long as either man is not senile why should age be a barrier to power?
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Taliban Kill Islamic State Leader.
Who can ever forget the terrible scenes of people fighting to get on board Allied planes leaving Kabul Airport? Hordes of humanity fought to get aboard as the Americans, British, Germans, and others departed Afghanistan. Those lucky enough to board planes will have started new lives in other nations. Many were left behind while others found other ways of getting out.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in FYI
Government Increasing The Retirement Age.
Human beings have worked since the moment our species began. Whether as hunter-gatherers or now, humans have always worked for a living. Now however human beings thanks to better health, better nutrition, better health care, etc, are living longer. Living longer does not mean, however, we will be illness free. This is clearly not the case and perhaps will never be. As research overcomes one illness there will be others. Indeed, some pathogens, viruses, etc, have developed systems to combat the drugs that control them. It is an arms race between humans on one side and viruses, bacteria, etc, on the other. Look at Covid, yes we have the vaccines and that has helped tremendously but it is still around and people are still falling ill. Only this time with the vaccine (and there are side effects) most people survive Covid now. There will always be pandemics and that is how the natural world functions (whether we humans like it or not).
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in Futurism
Was Suella Braverman Correct in Calling British-Pakistani Men Perverts?
The last two Conservative Home Secretaries seem to have a knack of playing to the far-right gallery. This is either beause they believe in what they say totally or they are wanting to attract the far-right vote. With the local elections coming up next month and with a general election looming in 2024 the Tories are going to need all the votes they can muster.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Starmer Would Go Back to Blair Targets.
The National Health Service as envisaged and enacted by the Labour government of 1945 was a revolution. Free health care for all was the mantra of the new Labour government. The 1945 general election brought Labour to power after WWII because the people wanted something different.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in FYI
Wes Streeting: Labour Attack Ads Justified.
Labour launched an attack ad saying the Prime Minister does not imprison child sex attackers. Many describe this ad as "gutter politics". Some described the ad as desperate. However, Sir Keir defended these ads saying they were justified.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp