The US has always been a big supporter of the Israeli state. As more human rights are infringed upon in Palestine, it seems important to ask why this is the case. Israel recieves the highest funding from the US since WW2. Read more about the relationship in this article.
Keir Starmer has been questioning Johnson for his confusing travel advice regarding the Indian COVID variant. Already Starmer's opinion ratings are lowering, so he has to find a way to 'beat' Johnson. He asks for example, why is the government making it easier to travel to 'amber' countries.
Edwin Poots is known for having some more traditional views. He is a Christian who believes in creationism for example. He has been known for making some controversial statements. Does he represent the more moderate unionists? To what extent will he represent loyalism and unionism?
This is a very dangerous time for Northern Ireland. We have already seen violent protests, but will Boris take radical action to save things getting worse? Something has to give.
The video and article are a brief idea of what Biden has achieved thus far. The main themes of his premiership have been dealing with COVID-19, his American rescue plan and of course dealing with racial tensions which have been ignited over the last few years.
Northern Ireland has had a very controversial past and an uncertain existence. These historians are meeting together to think about ways we should remember the past. Commemoration is inherently political: What do you think we should commemorate?
No doubt Keir Starmer is a more moderate choice than Corbyn. Thus far he has failed to land any decisive blows against Boris Johnson and the government. Do you think he is the right man for the job?
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