ARCHIVED NEWS AND VIEWS: AUGUST 2023
News clips, Constituency updates and articles written by Jacob for local and national newspapers.
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DRUG USE
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 31st August 2023
Jacob discusses drug use and calls for a 'two pronged system' to separate addicts and recreational drug users. Jacob says: "The law ought to be enforced."
DEFECTIVE EU RULES
Article for The Somserset Guardian, 30th August 2023
"Defective European Union (EU) rules are holding back housebuilding and overriding local communities in this country. The regulations that were previously imposed by unelected European judges led to the eco-zealots at Natural England..."
ULEZ
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 29th August 2023
Jacob gives his take on the ULEZ expansion and Sadiq Khan’s political motivations. Jacob says: "It’s high time the Mayor admitted it’s a political, not a scientific, decision."
WOKE LANGUAGE
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 28th August 2023
Jacob discusses the British Museum and its outdated cataloguing system which left it open to theft. Jacob says: "At least the British Museum knows it has the Elgin Marbles but it seems to want to give those away."
THE GOVT'S FIVE PRIORITIES
Article for The Somserset Guardian, 23rd August 2023
"This week’s figures on the deficit are encouraging. The figure for the first quarter of 2023/4 is 20 per cent better than the really rather useless Office for Budget Responsibility forecast of over £11 billion. This will help bring inflation down as control of..."
SUMMER IN SOMERSET
Article for The Somserset Guardian, 16th August 2023
"Summer in Somerset is glorious. There is always an abundance of fetes, shows and events that, after long winters and cool springs, brings the community back together in appreciation of the true beauty of the county. Every year, it is a great..."
WOKE LANGUAGE
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 10th August 2023
Jacob discusses the use of language as the Magistrates Association releases an 'inclusive' style guide. Jacob says: "Language is an expression of power and it's being used by the left to control the way organisations think."
CIVIL SERVICE COSTS
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 9th August 2023
Jacob discusses the growing cost of the civil service, as staff numbers and salaries continue to rise. Jacob says: "More civil servants does not mean better public services."
THE NEW HOMES QUALITY BOARD
Article for The Somserset Guardian, 9th August 2023
"This week I have been contacted by the Chairman of the New Homes Quality Board setting out the support that is available to constituents who may have questions around the purchase of their newly built homes. The New Homes Quality Board..."
THE 2025 BOILER BAN
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 8th August 2023
Jacob comments on the plan to ban boilers in new properties from 2025. Jacob says: "Ultimately, as with the 2030 new petrol and diesel ban and other net zero policies, the burden of the cost once again falls on you."
THE SMALL BOATS CRISIS
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 7th August 2023
Jacob comments on measures to tackle the migrant crisissuch as the Bibby Stockholm barge. Jacob says: “Parliament has passed a fair law to allow migrants to be taken to Rwanda, it must be implemented.”
ANOTHER INTEREST RATE RISE
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 3rd August 2023
Jacob comments on today’s rise in interest rates from the Bank of England. Jacob says: "To manage to get inflation down is an incredibly difficult task, which the slightly clod-hopping Bank of England may not succeed in."
IN SUPPORT OF THE MOTORIST
Article for The Somserset Guardian, 2nd August 2023
"The car is the harbinger of liberty. It allows people freedom to move when they choose, not subject to timetables or state control. For holiday, business or commuting it opens up choice and takes power from officialdom to give it back to the..."
CRITICAL RACE THEORY
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 1st August 2023
Jacob Rees-Mogg gives his take on critical race theory. Jacob says: "Britain is a success story, people succeed on their own efforts through meritocracy. It's a success story for its minorities and the proof is in the pudding."