From Rees-Mogg’s Distant Cousin to Local Voices: Cleethorpes Weighs In on Upcoming General Election

Focus Areas: Relative of Jacob Rees-Mogg Expresses Opposition to Tories

People in Cleethorpes voiced their opinions regarding the upcoming July election. A local woman, who mentioned she's a distant relative of Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, stated, "I don't speak to him."

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Thursday, May 23, 2024, 10:

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A captivating mural has recently appeared on the wall of the Old Vic pub in Cleethorpes.

Nearly everyone is fond of the iconic image featuring large ice cream cones and clear blue skies that represents their well-known beach.

To understand the current mood of voters now that a summer general election has been announced, we purchased a couch, placed it in the parking area of a local pub, and encouraged passersby to sit down and discuss their thoughts.

The individual responsible for our delivery was 53-year-old Rob Howden, who operates a van delivery service in the Grimsby and Cleethorpes area.

"He believes the Conservatives are going to repeat their success," he stated.

"The economy is starting to stabilize, in my opinion."

"Let's go for another vote. I believe they're assured enough to repeat it."

Rob was taken aback by the Prime Minister's sudden announcement of an early election, expressing skepticism about the Labour Party's ability to perform more effectively.

"He remarked, 'They're always overspending, aren't they? I simply can't believe they've turned a new leaf.'"

While we were talking with Rob, a woman approached and started to listen.

She immediately spoke up upon hearing him declare his continued support for the Tories.

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"She bluntly inquired, 'What have they actually accomplished by day's end?'"

"The wealthy continue to benefit while the disadvantaged remain so – it's time for the Conservatives to step aside!"

Mandy Roberts, a former supermarket employee from Cleethorpes, was seething with frustration about the nation's condition.

"She highlighted the issue of pensioners resorting to food banks amid financial hardship."

"Folks are truly facing hardships… it seems like the world is losing its sense of

In an unexpected revelation, Mandy disclosed that she is a distant relative of the Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg.

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"She said, 'He's my uncle's cousin.'"

"She chuckled and said, 'No, I don't talk to him,' then added, 'People aren't fond of him, are they?'"

Following that, Emmanuel Ehiorobo, a 38-year-old railway employee, took a seat and shared that he was also prepared for a change.

"The primary concern is the expense of daily life, followed by problems related to the NHS," he commented.

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Emmanuel mentioned that he had to wait between four and five months recently to see a specialist physician.

"I am prepared for a shift in leadership, a fresh administration that can introduce innovative concepts and strategies."

We also encountered numerous voters still on the fence in both Grimsby and Cleethorpes, who are reserving their decisions until they gather more information before the 4th of July.

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