ARCHIVED NEWS & VIEWS: JULY 2023
News clips, Constituency updates and articles written by Jacob for local and national newspapers.
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CLIMATE CHANGE CLAIMS
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 27th July 2023
Jacob takes on exaggerated climate change claims, Jacob says: "A shrinking population helps no one. We need more babies. I’ve done my bit by having six children, so now you do yours."
WOKE LAWYERS
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 26th July 2023
Jacob Rees-Mogg reacts to immigration lawyers helping cheat the asylum seeker system and the response of the Bar Council. Jacob says: "Woke culture strikes again."
HOUSE BUILDING
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 25th July 2023
Jacob discusses the decline of British architecture after Michael Gove announced his long-term plan for housing. Jacob says: "If we build beautiful houses there would be less opposition to new developments."
ULEZ
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 24th July 2023
Jacob discusses fear-mongering around the Greek wildfires and the public’s response to the ULEZ expansion. Jacob says: "The UK is a world leader in cutting emissions. We don’t need to continue pillorying the motorist."
BANKING PROBLEMS
Article for The Sunday Express, 23rd July 2023
"Economic growth, an increase in living standards and prosperity are all dependent on effective banking. In 2008 the banks were bailed out by the taxpayer after they made terrible mistakes, because they were too big to fail. Then one of the most..."
JACOB OPENS BLUEBIRD CARE
Constituency update, 21st July 2023
On 21st July, Jacob opened the new offices of Bluebird Care in Keynsham. Bluebird Care specialises in working with customers and their families who require care in their own homes, from check-in visits to full live-in support.
NHS STRIKES
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 20th July 2023
Jacob says: ‘The answer is simple: if you don't want to inflict harm on the public, then get back to work. People will suffer gravely as a result of these strikes and the BMA should be ashamed of themselves.’
INFLATION FALLS
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 19th July 2023
'This should ease the concerns of the BoE, who have been hiking interest rates causing vast increases in payments for businesses & mortgage holders.' Jacob reacts to the latest inflation figures.
LABOUR'S HE POLICY FAILURES
Article for The Somerset Guardian, 19th July 2023
In the late 1990s, it could be argued that the New Labour higher education programme was a masterclass in public policy. In one fell swoop, at least 50% of sixth formers were encouraged to apply for university, instantly lowering any...
THE BBC LICENCE FEE
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 18th July 2023
'The BBC is a national treasure that would be sharpened and burnished by the wins of competition, but will be snuffed out by the comfort blanket of the licence fee.' Jacob shares his thoughts on abolishing the licence fee.
INHERITANCE TAX
Jacob's Moggologue, GBNews, 17th July 2023
'It was reported over the weekend that Downing Street has been discussing the future of inheritance tax. I strongly support this discussion and actually urge the Government to abolish it outright.'
ILLEGAL MIGRATION BILL UPDATE
Article for The Somerset Guardian, 12th July 2023
Immigration is a highly emotive topic with many disagreeing on how respective governments should act. For some time, we have witnessed thousands of boats arriving on our shores that are able to bypass European security forces, many containing...
JACOB VISITS LOCAL BUSINESS
Constituency update, 7th July 2023
On 7th July Jacob visited Business Forms Express in Temple Cloud, to hear about the issues the business is facing and the opportunities for the future. He was particularly impressed by the improvements the business had made in productivity.
THE NHS WORKFORCE PLAN
The Somerset Guardian, 5th July 2023
It is clear to most that the NHS is not working the way that it ought to. What once started out as a service for a smaller population with different expectations is now stretched beyond its capacity. I was, therefore, reassured when the Prime Minister...
SUMMER UPDATE
The Farrington Gurney Parish Magazine, Jul/Aug 2023
This year’s Summer Parliamentary Recess will begin when the House of Commons rises at the end of the day’s session on 20th July and business will resume on Monday 4th September. Recently I have been contacted by numerous constituents about cuts...