Jacob Rees-Mogg MP

Jacob at Eye-Tech IT

webmaster — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:59:01 +0000

The thriving local Midsomer Norton business Eye-Tech IT welcomed their MP Jacob Rees-Mogg on a visit last week. Jacob was enthused to see how this local firm has bucked the trend, expanding through the recession, taking on apprentice engineers each year and providing key IT services to schools as well as businesses. He was concerned, [...]

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Tory rebel in Somerset

webmaster — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:44:14 +0000

Jacob brought a true-blue Tory rebel to a fund-raising dinner at Farmborough on Friday May 10th. Sir Richard Shepherd, MP for Aldridge-Brownhills for the past 34 years, gave the guests an uncompromising speech which argued the urgent need for withdrawal from the European Union in its present form. Our ancient democracy, our national identity, are [...]

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Broadlands Academy Visit

webmaster — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:57:46 +0000

Last week I went to the Broadlands Academy and met the new principal, Dean Anderson. He has not taken over at an easy time as Broadlands recently had to fight off closure. This has had some effect on applications and the number of children coming from Bristol schools has declined. However, anyone who looked beyond [...]

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Family fun at May Day fetes

webmaster — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:30:49 +0000

Local MP Jacob was out and about with his family this Bank Holiday Monday, enjoying the annual fetes at Newton St Loe and Priston. The glorious and unaccustomed sun set off the colours of the many costumes on display, like the maypole dancers, the mummers, and the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band. Beers were [...]

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JACOB TO STAND AGAIN

webmaster — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:55:00 +0000

Local MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has been re-adopted as the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for North East Somerset at the General Election in May 2015. It was no surprise when a packed meeting of local people at Saltford Hall on April 19th voted unanimously to re-adopt him. Local party members were delighted with the way Jacob has [...]

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Wellsway School’s new £3.1 million sports centre officially opened

webmaster — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:50:32 +0000

Paralympic medallist Ben Rushgrove officially opened Wellsway School’s new £3.1 million sports centre. Ben won Silver in the Beijing 2008 Paralympics and Bronze at London 2012. Jacob Rees-Mogg MP for North East Somerset said, “I was delighted to be invited to the opening of this new facility which is a benefit to the local residents [...]

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Jacob Rees-Mogg, visits Linden Homes at Impact, Midsomer Norton

webmaster — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:49:39 +0000

AWARD-WINNING Linden Homes Western showcased its Impact development in Midsomer Norton, near Bath in Somerset, to local MP Jacob Rees-Mogg during a recent visit. Tim Smale, Technical Director, Sue Schofield, Sales Director and members of the site team gave Mr Rees-Mogg the chance to view the progress being made at the development and to discuss [...]

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The Budget

webmaster — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:08:58 +0000

The Budget announced by the Chancellor could be an important step towards increasing economic growth in the private sector while helping families and businesses. The consequences of the 2008 credit destruction were always going to take time to resolve and it is not surprising that global growth remains anaemic. This is why there have been [...]

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Advanced Weather Warning of Potential Flooding in the South West

webmaster — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:03:07 +0000

We are expecting a low pressure system with strong SE gale force winds to hit the South West from the early hours of Friday morning (14/12/12). This will bring widespread rainfall, 10 to 20mm, and possibly 30 to 40mm in isolated areas. There will also be large tidal surges on Friday morning along the South [...]

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The recent severe weather and consequent flooding in the area, particularly the Chew Valley, has resulted in many people suffering damage to their properties.

webmaster — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:30:34 +0000

The recent severe weather and consequent flooding in the area, particularly the Chew Valley, has resulted in many people suffering damage to their properties. Jacob Rees-Mogg MP for North East Somerset said: “My first concern is those who have been affected by flooding especially for the family of the man who died in Chew Stoke. [...]

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Environment Agency warns people to be prepared for further flooding

webmaster — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:46:51 +0000

Heavy rain today (Thursday 22 November) could lead to further flooding across the south west of England this afternoon and evening, the Environment Agency has warned. Run-off from already wet fields and other areas could lead to further river and surface water flooding, and strong winds could worsen surface water flooding, as wind-blown leaves and [...]

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The European Union

webmaster — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:10:11 +0000

Cynics believe that the European Union is deliberately devised in a complicated way to confuse electorates and politicians. The more charitable take the view that it is no more impenetrable than the bureaucracy run by mandarins of the late Ming Dynasty. The current discussions over the budget make either view seem rational. The European Union [...]

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Jacob visited Cholwell Nursing Home

webmaster — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:14:45 +0000

Cholwell House is a specialist nursing home that mainly caters for patients with dementia. As the building was built by my great great grandfather, William Rees-Mogg, and my father was born there I was particularly interested to visit them recently. The first William Rees-Mogg founded the firm of solicitors that is now Thatcher and Hallam [...]

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No easy way out of the debt problem

webmaster — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:14:14 +0000

Since the announcement that GDP fell by 0.7% for the second quarter of this year there has been renewed debate about economic policy. Is the government right to continue to rebalance the economy and reduce public spending? Unfortunately, the global economic outlook is weak. China has reported its worst figures since 2009, the United States [...]

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An important constitutional difference between the United Kingdom and the United States

webmaster — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:13:39 +0000

An important constitutional difference between the United Kingdom and the United States is that we have an impartial civil service. In America when the politicians change so do the key posts within the bureaucracy. This has an advantage in that responsibility is clear. If somebody bungles it cannot be blamed on officials because they will [...]

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Reform of the House of Lords

webmaster — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:43:09 +0000

Oliver Cromwell abolished the House of Lords and proposals to reform it have been debated for many decades. It is not an issue that has the widest appeal and some think that discussing constitutional issues during a financial crisis shows a mis-ordering of priorities. Indeed, it is more sensible to tackle the matter in calm [...]

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Jacob Rees-Mogg MP visits Peasedown St. John Primary School

webmaster — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 08:44:50 +0000

Last week Jacob Rees-Mogg MP visited Peasedown St. John Primary School. Jacob said, “The school is run by two joint head teachers David Tilley and Julia Battersby who work closely together to ensure the success of their pupils. They also work closely with the Governors who provide support and oversight under the chairmanship of Linda [...]

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It’s another boy!

webmaster — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:58:08 +0000

Jacob and Helena Rees-Mogg are delighted to announce the birth of a son, Anselm Charles Fitzwilliam Rees-Mogg, on 22nd June. He weighed 8lb 5oz. Anselm is a brother to Peter (4) Mary (3) and Thomas (2). Anselm is after St Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury 1093 -1109, a notable theologian and one of the thirty three [...]

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Butterflies – A Haven for Children with Autism and their Families

webmaster — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:40:01 +0000

Jacob Rees-Mogg MP for North East Somerset visited Butterflies in Keynsham. This is a voluntary group for children with autism and their families, cheerfully and ably run by Trisha Williams. It is held in the St Francis Church, Warwick Road, Keynsham every Friday evening. Jacob said, “Butterflies caters for a mix of children with individual [...]

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Published in The Wall Street Journal

webmaster — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:00:00 +0000

The British electorate often seems to turn to the Conservatives when economic times are difficult. Since the war, this has happened three times: in 1951, 1979 and again in 2010. This can make conservatism seem a harsh creed. It comes in without fanfares of ideological fervor to benefit mankind; rather, it cuts back the state [...]

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25,000 cattle are slaughtered every year because they have tuberculosis

webmaster — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:50:37 +0000

25,000 cattle are slaughtered every year because they have tuberculosis (TB). This costs the taxpayer tens of millions of pounds but more importantly can bring farmers to the brink of disaster. It is widely suspected that the disease is spread by badgers. The population of badgers seems to have increased sharply in recent years and [...]

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Jacob visits local farm

webmaster — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:00:40 +0000

Jacob Rees-Mogg MP visited Wilmington Farm which is set in a beautiful valley just south of Bath. Read Jacob visits local farm

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Bowling Club President

webmaster — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:00:55 +0000

Jacob Rees-Mogg MP was invited to a reception at the Keynsham Bowling Club. David Bendall a long standing member of the club had been elected to the position of President of Somerset Association. David was also given Life Membership of the Club. Read Bowling Club President

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Larkhall Sports Club – On Friday 16th March 2012

webmaster — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:49:50 +0000

Jacob Rees-Mogg MP handed over a £50,000 cheque from the lottery funding to fund the new changing rooms at Larkhall Sports Club. Jacob met Jim McLay the Chairman of Larkhall Sports Club, who was very pleased to receive this donation. The Club has many football teams, including children from under 8 upwards and also Ladies [...]

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Government Announces Huge Financial Spending in the South West

webmaster — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:28:30 +0000

This week the Government has announced huge financial spending in the South West. Both the Royal United Hospital (RUH) NHS Trust in Bath and the South Western Ambulance Foundation Trust will benefit. Jacob Rees-Mogg MP for North East Somerset said, “I am very pleased that extra spending is being made here in Somerset. The RUH [...]

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Jacob Rees-Mogg MP visits Norton Hill School

webmaster — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:03:37 +0000

Last Friday Jacob Rees-Mogg MP for North East Somerset visited Norton Hill School in Midsomer Norton. Jacob met the Headmaster Mr Peter Beavan and discussed issues relating to the school, in particular the increase in the size of the Sixth Form. The number of pupils staying on to take A Levels and BTEC has increased [...]

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webmaster — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:35:57 +0000

The Home Secretary, Teresa May, has announced that the Borders Agency is to be split between its policing and its administrative roles. It is to be hoped that this will improve our ramshackle approach to immigration which fails in two ways. Although North East Somerset does not have a large number of immigration cases, compared [...]

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Council Modifies Proposals for Road System

webmaster — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:20:33 +0000

Jacob Rees-Mogg MP was pleased to see that Bath & North East Somerset Council has modified its proposals for upgrading Radstock’s road system which would reduce congestion and kick-start the local economy. Jacob said, “It is welcome that the Council has taken on board and acted upon the concerns expressed to me by the local [...]

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Jacob Rees-Mogg MP visits the Citizens Advice Bureau Headquarters in Bath

webmaster — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:08:33 +0000

Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset, visited the Citizens Advice Bureau headquarters in Bath on Friday last. Jan Westrope the Chief Executive of CAB welcomed Jacob and showed him around the offices. Jacob said “I was pleased to visit the CAB in Bath and to talk to people who work there. Both the paid [...]

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Jacob Rees-Mogg MP attends Charity Event at the Keynsham Conservative Club

webmaster — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:50:31 +0000

Jacob Rees-Mogg MP attended a Charity Event at the Keynsham Conservative Club on Saturday 3rd December. This event raised £410 for Cancer Research UK. Jacob presented the Dave Seward ‘Hangover’ Trophy to Mr Dave Johnson. Read Jacob Rees-Mogg MP attends Charity Event at the Keynsham Conservative Club

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webmaster — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:10:08 +0000

Normally I would not advise people on Christmas shopping. However, on Saturday I went to the pastoral centre at Downside Abbey in Stratton on the Fosse for the launch of “Downside Abbey: An Architectural History”. It would be an ideal present for anyone interested in local history and for those who want to know more [...]

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Jacob Rees-Mogg MP invited to Wellsway School in Keynsham

webmaster — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:45:07 +0000

Last Wednesday Jacob Rees-Mogg MP was pleased to be invited by the Headteacher Mrs Arlidge to Wellsway School in Keynsham to help present the GCSE certificates to students. Jacob said, “The school has had a very successful year with record results, an OFSTED categorisation of ‘outstanding’ and a successful application for academy status. I felt [...]

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Keynsham Railway Station Access

webmaster — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:55:03 +0000

Local people have been campaigning for better access to Keynsham Railway Station for some years. Young families with pushchairs, older people and the disabled find it almost impossible to tackle the long flight of steps between Station Road and the railway platform. Jacob Rees-Mogg MP joined local Councillors Charles Gerrish and Brian Simmons to campaign [...]

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Jacob Rees-Mogg MP for North East Somerset hears Breast Cancer Voices on Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day

webmaster — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:09:11 +0000

Jacob Rees-Mogg MP attended a Westminster reception to mark the UK’s second Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day and hear the concerns and experiences of women living with secondary breast cancer.* Minister of State for Care Services Paul Burstow MP and Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Breast Cancer Annette Brooke MP both spoke [...]

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Victory has Greenbelt housing application refused

webmaster — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:59:45 +0000

Local campaigners and politicians in Whitchurch are celebrating the news that a planning application for 300-home housing development on Greenbelt land in the area has been turned down. The area’s Conservative Councillor Peter Edwards, alongside the Whitchurch Village Action Group and local MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, campaigned against the plans, arguing that the development would destroy [...]

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Jacob Rees-Mogg MP attends a presentation to school children at Tesco Store in Old Mills

webmaster — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:34:55 +0000

Jacob Rees-Mogg MP for North East Somerset was pleased to attend a presentation to school children at Tesco Store in Old Mills, Paulton. The children were from St John School in Midsomer Norton and Paulton Junior School. Since 1992 Tesco, through their voucher collection promotions, has provided UK schools with access to around 4 million [...]

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Press Release: Writhlington School

webmaster — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:08:16 +0000

On Friday last Jacob Rees-Mogg MP for North East Somerset visited Writhlington School in Radstock. He was interested to see how the school was coping with the aftermath of their fire back in July. He met the new Headteacher, Mark Everett who took Jacob around the school and into the buildings that were destroyed by [...]

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Post on unions

webmaster — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:00:01 +0000

Last week I was fortunate enough to meet Eddy Shah and his charming wife Jennifer at a Conservative drinks reception I was addressing in James Gray’s North Wiltshire constituency. Mr Shah led the fight back against over mighty unions in the 1980s during which he received death threats against him, his wife and his children. [...]

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Farrington Cycle Ride

webmaster — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:21:27 +0000

Jacob supports the ‘Farrington Link’ for cyclists from Farrington Gurney to Midsomer Norton. Read Farrington Cycle Ride

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Midsomer Norton Church Tower

webmaster — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:19:18 +0000

Jacob and Helena Rees-Mogg climbed the steps in the tower of St John’s Church in Midsomer Norton with two of their children Mary and Thomas. The view from the top of the tower was well worth the climb. Read Midsomer Norton Church Tower

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Midsomer Norton Fayre

webmaster — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:16:15 +0000

Young Peter Rees-Mogg helped Cllr Peter Edwards (Chairman of B&NES) and Cllr Paul Myers (Mayor of Midsomer Norton) open the Medieval Fayre Day in Midsomer Norton. Read Midsomer Norton Fayre

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Jacob Rees-Mogg MP visits Cameley School in Temple Cloud

webmaster — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:05:11 +0000

On Friday Jacob Rees-Mogg MP for North East Somerset visited Cameley School in Temple Cloud. Jacob said, “I was shown around the school by Danny and Freddie. These two boys obviously knew their school well and have benefitted from the ‘Learning to Lead’ policy. They told me about the different projects that the children have [...]

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My Shop is Your Shop

webmaster — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:17:36 +0000

Jacob Rees-Mogg MP presented the ‘My Shop Your Shop’ Gold Award to Julie Hartnell and Chris Bennett at Best One, the local shop in Clandown. This award is given by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors to raise awareness of the vital community role played by local shops. Jacob said, “To qualify for the award shops [...]

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Shortly after I was elected to Parliament last year I was nominated for the European Scrutiny Committee (ESC)

webmaster — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:45:46 +0000

Shortly after I was elected to Parliament last year I was nominated for the European Scrutiny Committee (ESC). The chairman is Bill Cash a man well-known to readers of the European Journal and someone who I have greatly admired since I first met him at the time of the debates of the Maastricht Treaty. The [...]

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BCFM Drivetime: Conservative MP for NE Somerset Jacob Rees-Mogg

webmaster — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:18:11 +0000

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Don Foster MP and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP met today Andrew Robathan MP (Armed Forces Minister) to discuss the proposed closure of Ensleigh MoD base in Bath

webmaster — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:03:21 +0000

The case made by the local MPs is set out below. Following the representations made, the Minister agreed to extend the period of consultation until 29th June. He argued that this would allow time to look again at the financial and broader issues that had led to the provisional closure decision. In particular it would [...]

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Parliament and the courts have become obsessed with the love life of footballers and stars of reality television

webmaster — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:08:39 +0000

Parliament and the courts have become obsessed with the love life of footballers and stars of reality television. A super-injunction has managed to bring the private affairs of these two people to a much wider audience than they would otherwise have achieved. Indeed, it is a fair bet that some of the judges had never [...]

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Chew Valley Gazette Article

webmaster — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:09:58 +0000

For this edition I thought I would use the opportunity to let you know what is happening in Westminster, both with the Coalition and my work as your Member of Parliament. Although a week is a long time in politics a year is a short one and the first year of the Coalition Government has [...]

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Post on Europe

webmaster — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:18:20 +0000

Although mention of Europe makes “one gasp and stretch one’s eyes” its effect on British law is increasing. This was apparent in Parliament last week during discussion of private members’ bills and on the committee corridor. As a member of the European Scrutiny Committee I attended European Committee B on Passenger Name Records. This involves [...]

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Post on the Press

webmaster — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:23:48 +0000

Rupert Murdoch’s bid for BSKYB has been a source of controversy. Jeremy Hunt has decided to accept an undertaking from Newscorp (in which the Murdoch family owns a controlling interest). This would ensure that Sky News remained independent with 61% of it owned by outside shareholders but with its funding guaranteed by News Corporation. The [...]

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