The Battle for Britain and Beyond | Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg hosts John Anderson in his home for this Conversation. They discuss the roots and future of conservatism, British politics and economics, the role of the West in global affairs such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Chinese Communist Party, as well as diving into what motivates Jacob in politics.
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has been as a Conservative Member of Parliament in Somerset since 2010. He previously served as Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council.
Rees-Mogg has authored 3 books including 'The Victorians: Twelve Titans Who Forged Britain', and he now hosts the State of the Nation on GB News. A devout Catholic, he lives in Somerset with his wife and six children.
#jacobreesmogg #CCP #monarchy #conservative #britain
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00:00 Introduction
1:39 Conservative Philosophy
3:19 Conservatism and its relation to other ideologies
6:19 Social Conservatism and why it's good for society
12:33 Transgenderism
14:43 Politics in the USA vs. other countries
17:19 The current and future state of the Conservative Party
22:17 Climate change, green energy, and net-zero
24:47 Brexit
28:53 The current state of the British Economy
30:18 Britain's role as the mother-nation of modern freedoms
34:27 The Monarchy
38:47 Value systems in politics and families
41:41 COVID and liberty
45:01 The Chinese Communist Party
51:53 The Russia-Ukraine conflict
55:23 USA's future involvement on the global stage
57:38 Growing disengagement in politics among youth
1:01:21 What drives Jacob Rees-Mogg forward in politics
1:03:36 Moral Relativism
1:05:27 Conclusion
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[@kaylenehousego8929]

I like this man John and and I am really enjoying this conversation - thank you both , blessings from home.

[@kaylenehousego8929]

" I would hope that if the government tried this again ( lockdowns ) that people would not take any notice ". I like him more n more !

[@jimhallinsn1023]

I like Jacob, he is a thoughtful principled gentleman. And when he speaks the left go into fits of rage.

[@johncarrigan9352]

Principled, really?

[@permabear6025]

Principled by undying loyalty to Boris despite the lies and corruption so he gets a knighthood? I’m right of JRM but his ilk are one of the reasons Britain has fallen so far…

[@SuperBlinding]

John Anderson is great interviewer because he lets his guests talk and listens = = I really enjoy these conversations.

[@theingabo212]

Hear, hear!

[@css7765]

Extremely polite and informative interview. Thank you John for thinking of Jacob to interview. There are many mountains to climb.

[@Buddfox]

It’s sad, but the average and below average people have hands out at all times. It’s as per idiocracy the film.

[@GrantLenaarts]

ok Ooi l

[@scatton61]

What a great interview. I never tire of listening to Jacob. I've always thought he would make a great Foreign Secretary because he understands history and seems to be totally unflappable.

[@permabear6025]

Except nobody would take him seriously and the world would laugh at us even more than they are now 😅

[@harrytd]

"tire" the act of being tired. Tyre, British spelling of vehicle tyres (US "tires").

[@harrytd]

@@permabear6025 BRICS would take him seriously. The West wouldn't. Which doesn't reflect well on the West.

[@permabear6025]

@@harrytd JRM’s Brexit forecasts were comically wrong, he’s failed at every job he was given and continued to back Boris despite the endless lies and corruption which dragged British politics to a new low. You’d struggle to find anyone competent who rates him and he turned out to be the biggest disappointment of all, willing to throw all his so-called “principles” aside for a knighthood and ministerial job. He’s a disgrace and rightfully now both despised and mocked.

[@scatton61]

@@permabear6025 It is almost as though we havent had a proper Brexit yet or 10 years of time to judge it properly or had a pandemic for two years or had worldwide inflation. huge rise in fuel costs, a 'green tax' , high rise in illegal immigration.

[@casperdog777]

I so wish Jacob Rees-Mogg was my MP. I respect his views so much. Thank you John Anderson.

[@erpollock]

I always find Jacob Rees-Mogg uplifting, in his speech, his ideas. He raises the level of conversation.

[@skp8748]

Sold us out to the yanks

[@BildoTrip-eu3lb]

He’s a liar and a traitor, good oratory doesn’t change that

[@permabear6025]

A trust fund kid who achieved nothing in life then was handed a knighthood for backing a corrupt, authoritarian serial liar like Boris…What planet are you on?

[@justsomeguy1141]

Uplifting 😂😂😂

[@franksfiddle9031]

@@skp8748 how? Genuine qustion

[@mickymikehodge3510]

excellent interview, Jacob Rees-Mogg comes across as a very knowledgable Politician

[@photohounds]

JRM is brilliant, good to hear him again..

[@permabear6025]

Brilliant at what? He’s a trust fund kid who’s achieved nothing then is handed a knighthood for loyalty to Boris. Just look at the state of the UK after over a decade of people in power like him…

[@bereal6590]

He lies all the time, why do you think he is brilliant??

[@jm9673]

@@bereal6590Demonstrate your allegation with some proof....

[@photohounds]

@@bereal6590 evidence is that LOL, or do you mean you don't like facts? Likely ... Making up "better" facts is a leftie standard MO since 1917.

[@bereal6590]

@@photohounds no I mean lies but you seem to ignorant to see he is lying to you.

[@bobmcgrath1272]

Many thanks for this video. These long form interviews are hugely enjoyable. I must also add that it is so refreshing to watch an interviewer who isn’t armed with an agenda and a bag full of “gotchas”. Please keep up the great work.

[@Dave5400]

I agree, but in fairness there are quite a lot of interviews and interviewers available online nowadays that don't have as much of an agenda than the mainstream media.

[@doublediamond1234]

Although I can appreciate that JRM can be a bit Marmite to some, I really admire how well he can articulate and express his views. I found this conversation very informative.

[@petahagan1782]

As always John. Fabulous

[@KiRichardTaylor]

I wish you had dug a little more John. Here's what I mean. JRM has long been liked by traditional UK Conservatives of a Thatcherite persuasion and I count myself as one of them. When JRM talks of the Conservative Party moving towards New Labour I really want to know, how in his opinion this is going to be corrected. It appears to me as another example of the long march through the institutions. We have some in the Conservative Party who on environmental and energy issues would fit well in the Green Party. We have some who in immigration would sit well in the Labour Party. We have some who would sit well in any of the left of centre parties on tax and spend, economic policy and similarly on the culture wars. In fact as a 58 year old Conservative supporter who sees Mrs Thatcher as our greatest PM of modern times, I struggle to see any Conservative Policies emanating from this Government. If JRM is unable to vocalise that and set out a way forward to get the party back on track, it makes me wonder whether the most successful political party in the world has run it's course.

[@shedactivist]

Hear hear, I wish to be associated with the views of the last commentator

[@TheRightHonRai]

🇬🇧 Jacob Rees Mogg for PM 🇬🇧 Very intelligent man. Been watching and listening for to him since 2015. A gentlemen in the truest sense. The world needs more individuals like him.

[@permabear6025]

Definitely needs more trust fund kids who achieve nothing in life then get handed a knighthood for backing a corrupt, authoritarian serial liar like Boris…What planet are you on?

[@ascott6328]

seriously, he could have been PM but he promoted Lizz Truss instead and you call that intelligent...

[@TheRightHonRai]

@@ascott6328 he didn’t have the support of the Tory MP’s hence he didn’t put himself forward for the race.

[@ssuwandi3240]

Because Blair likely gave Sunak a go-to Puppet.

[@TheRightHonRai]

@@cynthiamartini8982 he doesn’t have the backing of his MP’s. That says more about the Tory party as a whole. After his comment on Grendel he was told not to speak during 2019 election. The comment may have been insensitive but it was true.

[@francescahamilton6856]

A sound and very measured debate. JRM is a gem. If all the members of the CP were like him, The Conservative Party would be very popular. The Interviewer is very handsome and asks highly intelligent questions. This debate is a pleasure to listen to. Thanku. 😅

[@FPL_Bantam]

Brilliant conversation

[@andysiviter1]

These gentlemen are voices of reason and calm among an ocean of madness. Thank you.

[@alexandrepereira3902]

As for me it is the opposite… I wish Brazil would have more politicians like Jakob Rees Mogg We have a few but we need a great deal more

[@valthirteen]

Jacob is alway affable, clear & forthright. You covered a large subject diaspora John, in your consumate good natured exchanges. Thank you both.

[@bereal6590]

Whilst lieing though his back teeth. His desire to leave the eu so strong, he has iris passport and the majority of his money in Ireland whilst he has sold everyone else out! The Australian deal benefits Australia a total liar

[@vfta7906]

@@bereal6590you beat me to it! Smug is a joke.

[@GHGore]

JRM needs to be Prime Minister already. Honestly, the UK should be in about year three of his government right now.

[@saxdearing3395]

We New Zealander's are in current desperate need of this level of discussion. The problem is so few of us are at home!

[@clivetonkins4055]

Get rid of your Liebore government

[@saxdearing3395]

@@clivetonkins4055 I'll be voting against them for sure. They're self destruction at the moment - drowning in woke.

[@jonbaker2102]

Learned a lot- thank you.

[@cavendish009]

Very interesting - I so enjoyed this discussion and I learnt so much.

[@rexahdar4199]

Terrific interview between two outstanding leaders

[@QXZJX]

Jacob is correct is so much of what he says

[@carbonbasedunit3422]

I'm a great admirer of you both. This was a treat. Thankyou.

[@ascott6328]

the man who promoted lizz truss for pm

[@OutnBacker]

The the first section on Conservatism, Mr. Mogg nails down the basic principles of Conservatism correctly. Proportionality of the State, rights of indivuduals, property, all that. Right out of the mouth of Locke, showing that, after all these centuries Locke's views still hold water.

[@fredwoodson6405]

Great interview. Thank you!

[@niguel4438]

These interviews have become a must for me. This one in particular I found fascinating , grown up and even comforting in this troubled world. Imagine society operating in this manner. How much more civilised life would become.

[@tobylerone4285]

JRM is a shareholder in this world, he helped build it

[@manmaje3596]

@@tobylerone4285I suppose you could say we all helped build this world?!

[@manmaje3596]

It was more civilised before the 90s

[@tobylerone4285]

@@manmaje3596 you could mate I’m 25 I can’t say I feel profusely culpable

[@tobylerone4285]

@@manmaje3596 is banning teaching about homosexuality in schools “civilised”?

[@lizgichora6472]

Thank you .

[@johnnotrealname8168]

Wonderful interview, fascinating views especially on trade and economics. I have been wondering why he thinks it is good to get rid of those regulations and I happen to increasingly agree. Of course his moral views are good, sad how far the West has fallen.

[@philotown]

Thank you John Anderson for this interview, I think better of JRM for having watched it.

[@brobsonmontey]

@40:25 - When Mr Rees-Mogg discusses the importance of the MP privilege of "unmolested access" to the House of Commons (that he can't be stopped or required to present a pass), I am reminded of how the Premier of Victoria (the right-dishonourable Daniel Andrews) required members of the Parliament of Victoria to present their proof of vaccination certificates (vaccine passports) before they were allowed to enter parliament and denied the right of any MP to cast their vote in parliament if they declined to present their certificate. Andrews enacted a despicable repudiation of the Westminster parliamentary system by denying citizens representation by their elected parliamentarians.

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

I'm shocked that was allowed to happen! I've seen a few videos about Australia seemingly abandoning Western norms. I recently read that Aboriginals blocked the planting of 5,000 trees unless £1,300,000 was paid to allow it, is that true? I suspect the CCP are involved in the disturbances across Western politics at the moment. Directly or indirectly.

[@genghisthegreat2034]

It's not the Westminster parliamentary system , it's Australian

[@fryliver4953]

@@genghisthegreat2034 Based on Westminster you fool

[@pedazodetorpedo]

​@@genghisthegreat2034so it wasn't based on British parliamentary democracy in any way, shape or form? Interesting. Pray tell, what specifically inspired it?

[@miranda4699]

Excellent: Sir JR-M's praise for Australia standing up to the Chinese regime and leading the Western world, and JA's praise for Japan.

[@NaoeY]

I really appreciate hearing the Australian view of things, as a Brit. Being so far away it makes us sometimes forget that we really are brothers on the world stage.

[@ryancormack6934]

Brilliant discussion. Thank you.❤

[@jamesquinn6614]

Very interesting interview.

[@manusha1349]

Jacob Rees-Mogg for Prime Minister ❤

[@QXZJX]

Love jacob❤

[@winstonsmasterplan]

JRM speaks a lot of sense but the Conservatives in the UK are so middle of the road on policy that it’s hard to justify voting for them because they are frozen in making the changes they preach

[@saltburner2]

Indeed, he is one of the few true conservatives in Parliament. Most of the others are what Americans would call RINOS. In recent times, only the late Sir Roger Scruton had similar views and intellectual ability.

[@malpreece5008]

I agree. Most of the ‘conservatives’ seem to be conservative in name only. Aside from their jobs, what exactly are the current conservatives trying to conserve? What do you think of the Reform Party?

[@grannyannie2948]

In Australia I say the only thing conservatives conserve is bad Labor policies.

[@mogznwaz]

They’re fighting the leftist globalist Blob that has infected EVERYTHING - even parts of the Conservative Party

[@Dimera09]

JRM is my favourite MP, followed by Kemi Badenoch. Thank you John for this interview! Kemi next??

[@thanksfernuthin]

As an American I fully recognize the American experiment is sort of a distillation (at least at first) of the United Kingdom's achievements. But... then again, I'm a conservative so I know history.

[@pyro398]

I'd love Jacob Rees-Mogg to run for PM. Even if you don't agree with some of his views, at least you can understand his stance clearly.

[@shughy1]

Jacob sounds so much more approachable here, he's getting properly into the heart of the problem, first time I've ever warmed to him

[@bereal6590]

Don't be fooled. If you want to know what he is like, check his years of voting records and his background and his current status

[@shughy1]

@@bereal6590 I judge people by their current behaviour instead of the past, at least he ain't Labour

[@notme444]

Do you mean the part about Conservative women helping out with the village fete? More like same old comically out-of-touch Rees-Mogg, at that point at least.

[@shughy1]

@@notme444 well he has a deeper understanding of reality than I initially gave him credit for. If only he would speak up with such clarity and assertiveness in normal circumstances instead of playing a lefty conservative

[@ClarkeKent777]

@@notme444​⁠ Remember he is MP from Somerset. This is a very different world to urban dwellers.

[@ausforaus7617]

I liked the explanation about the coronation The King first is subject to the people and only then is anointed by God I wonder if all those loud people who criticized understood that

[@antoniahowarth-wass5001]

Superb!

[@barbaralucas2375]

Jacob’s emphasis on the importance of”family” ……..The Scottish Family Party uphold this importance.

[@beryltheperil2185]

I enjoyed this and tweeted it needs more attention. 👍

[@miranda4699]

Contains a brilliant description by Sir Jacob Reese Mogg (and I haven't finished listening yet, so more later) of the Ango-Saxon roots of our liberty, adopted by William the Conqueror, and laid down case by case in our common law, a liberty secured again and increased by Magna Carta (1215) and the 1689 Bill of Rights, through the extensions of the right to vote and acts like the Factory Acts (1802 onwards), up to our present day, and maintained by our King in Parliament, who is himself under the law, by our juries and by our MPs. Our children should not be deprived of the knowledge of this timeline, pinned in place by the reigns of kings and queens, with the repeated struggles to keep and increase our freedom. (Some adults now imagine, for example, that the EU was the source of workers' rights!)

[@colins2]

Excellent interview, very informative.

[@DazMan70]

Hi John, great interview ! Grab an autocue!

[@jasonuren3479]

Was worth waiting for him to say 'I hope people don't take any notice'. Well said 👏

[@josephgrace4105]

Sir Jacob Likes Shostakovich Piano concerto No 2 2nd Movement in F Major op.102... Because he Speaks it.

[@PennySmart]

Very interesting. Totally true about the French Revolution continuing the divine right of kings in a different form, the centralising State replacing the centralising monarch.

[@chadjcrase]

'Conservatism' these days really means something akin to a counter culture. Thanks as always to Mr. Anderson for a shining beacon of decency in the morass of KZbin.

[@edenbreckhouse]

If only the conservatives actually had conservative policies.

[@grannyannie2948]

In Australia I say the only things conservatives conserve is bad Labor policies

[@peterbudini6731]

❤very very good

[@saltburner2]

On 25 October 2022, Rees-Mogg resigned from the frontbench upon the appointment of Rishi Sunak as prime minister and returned to the backbenches. This interview was therefore recorded earlier! It would be good to know exactly when.

[@lewlewis6511]

Jacob mentions a couple of times about returning to the back benches, so its a recent interview.

[@briankelly5828]

It mentions his knighthood so it is recent (or at least the editing is).

[@JM16771]

Keep up the amazing content

[@teamstig5648]

I do like and admire Jacob, can't help feeling he needs to adopt a greater sense of urgency in addressing current issues before they become insurmountable

[@sandpiper124]

great interview John. I have great admiration for Jacob Reese-Mogg, and for yourself.

[@miranda4699]

'It's not for government to gift us freedoms,: it's for [government] to defend them.' Well said, Mr Anderson!

[@starlightsign8666]

Jacob felt the country falling behind him and retreated…. He’s not up for it. Such a shame as he could be a great leader.

[@saltburner2]

As a devoted family man with 6 children he realised that high office was incompatible with a stable family life and chose the latter. That shows an enviable decency - something Boris entirely lacked.

[@permabear6025]

@@saltburner2Decency by undying loyalty to a corrupt, authoritarian and serial lying leader and government in order to get a knighthood? Are you mental? JRM is a disgrace and fails to back any of his words with real action. Just a trust fund kid who achieved nothing at the end of the day…

[@douglasherron7534]

Excellent conversation in a lovely venue.... wonder where they were?

[@claireb9127]

I think it’s Jacob’s lovely home.

[@XxxULTIMATEZxxX]

Three possibilities. It’s either in: A) One of the private meeting rooms in the Palace of Westminster (the building which parliament is inside of). B) Jacob Rees-Mogg’s personal member of parliament office in the Palace of Westminster (all MPs have an office either within the building, or in a nearby building close to parliament). C) At Jacob Rees-Mogg’s new £5 million town house in London, which he recently purchased, and which is only a few hundred yards walk away from the Palace of Westminster and parliament. Jacob also lives at his other home in his constituency in Somerset (which he is the member of parliament representing). This is around 2 hours drive away from London, so he spends most of the working week in London and then comes to his home constituency at weekends, which is what many other MPs also do.

[@douglasherron7534]

@@XxxULTIMATEZxxX All possibilities I'm sure... FYI, I'm British so know what the Palace of Westminster is!

[@XxxULTIMATEZxxX]

@@douglasherron7534 You’d be surprised how many British people don’t know what the Palace of Westminster is. Most think the whole building is called the House of Commons.

[@douglasherron7534]

@@XxxULTIMATEZxxX Considering the state of education in the UK, I think you're probably right.

[@gvbrandolini]

Interessante

[@louislemar796]

Thanks Mr Anderson for an engaging and informative discussion. I agree that Conservatives need to advance the moral arguments for their ideas and policies, which they rarely do, however, i was suggest that the reason for that is is that they share the same moral ideas as the extreme left. Both conservatives and socialists hold altruism to be the moral ideal, which does not mean benevolence to one’s neighbour but self-sacrifice, selfless duty and the placing of others before self. You said it yourself Mr Anderson when you highlighted the Queens virtue of selfless duty for country. That is the ideal of conservatism but its also the ideal of the socialists, they say that the rational, the productive, the capable ought to sacrifice for their fellow citizens, for “the common good”. It is this moral code which is destroy freedom, since individual rights, individual autonomy and the right to property stems from a selfish, egoistic moral code, that one’s life is ones own and that one doesn’t primarily have a moral obligation to others (altruism) but to the achievement of one’s own life and happiness. Forms of statism (socialism, fascism and communism) result to the extent that altruism dominates a culture. When rational self-interest is adopted freedom proliferates. It is one’s selfish right to one’s life that needs to be championed, not duty to the tribe.

[@timfallon8226]

They don't hold altruism to be the moral ideal for themselves, but they do expect you you pay for others and use the violence of the state to force you to pay.

[@louislemar796]

@@timfallon8226 yes they do. Many of them sacrifice their own happiness and a successful career in the private sector for selfless public duty in the public sector. This often fuels their resentment toward the public and reinforces their desire to force members of the public - the most successful productive people (who are normally the happiest and most fulfilled) to sacrifice for the poor, vulnerable or "common good"

[@reasonablyserious]

How did I miss the Mogg getting a knighthood

[@benedict_323]

He was appointed a Knight Bachelor as a part of the PM resignation honours in 2022.

[@ColinBarrett001]

@@benedict_323 A fraudster 'enobled' by a liar.

[@MP-ye6tv]

Australia needs a leader, I wish it could be John Anderson @johnanderson please consider 🙏

[@MBBurchette]

Traveling through Europe in the mid 00’s, I was constantly queried about whether I supported G.W. Bush. My affirmative response consistently wrought such a violent reproach, one would have thought the question was ‘did I serve in the SS?’ I support Ukraine’s defense of their homeland, I believe in NATO’s mission, and I strenuously oppose the increasing isolationist sentiment in the U.S., but Europe’s moral condescension, and their continuing refusal to do anything substantive in their own defense leaves me with no desire to continue underwriting their security. Lucky for them, there are a few hundred thousand brave Ukrainians who DO deserve out support standing between them and the Russian menace.

[@Chowringhee]

Just a technical observation: Mr. Anderson’s audio does not seem matched to that of the interviewee. The otherwise impeccable production values are highly appreciated. Thank you for your attention.

[@miranda4699]

Superb! Thank you, Mr Anderson! I loved your interview with Rabbi Sacks and this one is of that level. I shall go back and see what I've missed. Sometimes, you feel you want to relax and not think about serious things, but you make serious things warm our hearts and inspire us and that gives a peace more precious than relaxation.

[@charlesgrimshaw5204]

Excellent interview and Jacob’s responses. Can’t’ pretend to be a fan, but respect!

[@jacobsgranddaughter]

❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@whateverwhenever2246]

In July 2017 Rees-Mogg promised us Brexit would reduce food, wine and clothes costs by 20% How's that coming along these days then, Jacob?

[@jackhusbands8462]

As a Brit, I wouldn't believe a word that comes out of this man's mouth.

[@matthewcook9404]

JRM needs to get back to his office. He works for us.

[@permabear6025]

He thinks the peasants work for him and taxpayers should fund his estate…

[@tonygold1661]

Jacob Rees-Mogg is a traditional free trader. It hasn't worked for 200 years because it hasn't been fair trade. Cheap labor for low grade assembly, hospitality, and distribution jobs is no future for the UK.

[@Jimmy-ew2xe]

He should join Reform 🤔

[@peterclark6290]

Used to be a fan of JRM but he recoiled from taking the leadership in which I think he could have balanced his concerns re: his young family with the demands of the job. His natural tendency is to delegate and make his point with as few words as possible. The point being he could have applied his understanding of what is required of parliamentary members with a disciplinary approach to rid the party of those who expect to personally benefit from their election. The bane of all good governance.

[@davidmccabe4041]

Perhaps i am mistaken but the uk does not have a constitution. It is based on common law supervised by parliament. Is that correct? David mccabe dublin ireland

[@AntPDC]

The UK doesn't have a written constitution - no single document codifies it, but it is instead one that subsists in historic common law, statute, practices and conventions that have evolved over a very long period of time. Here, Sir Jacob refers to these diverse elements.

[@adrianryan5654]

Being anti family is anti human.

[@MalAnders94]

''Let's cause a monster crash''

[@anthonywhelan5419]

Two Catholic politicians whose journeys have been shaped by Catholic social justice.

[@josephgrace4105]

Welcome to the ARC Alliance Jacob.

[@miranda4699]

You hope correctly, Sir Jacob-we'll never take any notice of lockdowns again! We couldn't see our one-year-old twin granddaughters for months, and they change so quickly at that age, and our small grandson or help my daughter. (When six only were allowed at Christmas, we vowed we'd hide one twin behind our backs if anyone knocked!) And I know things were much harder for other people.

[@telephassarose3501]

I cannot agree with JRM’S opinion of Welby…a holy man? He is antagonistic towards conservative traditional Christians. He has hurt our Church. He has no business promoting Woke.

[@saltburner2]

You have a point, but even John Cleese - a life-long atheist, and very anti-woke - was bowled over by Welby.

[@1951timbo]

Politicians are a bunch of liars.

[@kaylenehousego8929]

We had best worry a lot, not just a little . Now is not the time to understate what is unfolding ....But I am only 12 minutes in ,

[@kaylenehousego8929]

S Jacob Rees - M makes an amazing point 20 minutes in, on informed consent ie do people really understand or do they only think , they understand . And , are we asking the right question's ?

[@kaylenehousego8929]

Not sure the Labour Party has a heart - only an appetite .

[@grannyannie2948]

I'm not sure that abortion is settled in Australia. As more technology is available to show the unborn baby, I sense people are increasingly against it. Certainly in domestic comment sections. I think this is another case of politicians being totally out of touch with the people.

[@unoriginal_username1]

People stop engaging in political party’s because 1) the party’s are shocking similar on the important question, so the choice doesn’t matter 2) the members actually effect very little especially in the Tory party. We’re allowed to choose a candidate from a pre selected bunch who have already been vetted so nobody has any genuine differences of opinion. And 3) the party’s don’t care what the members think. When polled the average Tory MP was to the left of the average Labour voter on social issues. That’s the problem

[@laurenglass4514]

If you rely on Net Zero, then you will have nothing and humanity will suffer badly

[@benjaminmitchell5345]

This guy is a cut above Boris intellectually. As two western propagandists these two are on point

[@saltburner2]

Boris was essentially a populist who played with politics, about which he never seemed entirely serious.

[@grannyannie2948]

I believe he fell on his sword, politically, to protect the British from mandates

[@benjaminmitchell5345]

@@saltburner2 As the puppet of the US I think Boris' involvement in prosecuting the war in Ukraine speaks to his " seriousness"

[@heldavanwinkle5050]

my friend said when i asked her what should britian change its name to she said " snails "

[@maryhaddock9145]

The messages make me despair. Has no one got an argument to make?

[@Jon.Morimoto]

Actually, they have many arguments, mostly contradictory. Some call him a hater while others are angry that he won't endorse racism. JRM is apparently both a Christian bigot and a heretic to the true faith. There are commenters who want total sovereignty, and others who want to be ruled by foreigners, as in pre-Brexit days. Do the Tories spend too little, or is overspending leading to ruin? England's national sport is not cricket. Football is also not it. Whingeing is the real pleasure of the people!

[@annecampbell9236]

Now put all the hot air into ACTION!

[@helenrichardson1740]

We have a really bad situation in uk now because of the horrendous policies of his government plus brexit 😡we are all worse off in uk now unless you’re rich.

[@vincentswift7]

Jaccob the word you're looking for is Eugenics

[@DaboooogA]

Excellent interview - and thanks for bringing up the topic of Peter Hitchens and his blistering attacks on the Conservative party.

[@helenrichardson1740]

He’s lying about Jeremy corbyn also. The Labour Party with corbyn brought about the Good Friday agreement bringing peace to Northern Ireland

[@gerardk51]

"Sir". When did that happen?

[@Tinker1950]

You're not on top of the national news are you.

[@saltburner2]

Jacob Rees-Mogg was knighted last month in Boris Johnson's resignation honours list.

[@gerardk51]

@@Tinker1950 True.

[@gerardk51]

@@saltburner2 Thanks.