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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Mathers

Jacob Rees-Mogg ‘blocking’ major UK tourism campaign ‘due to kneejerk stubbornness’

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Jacob Rees-Mogg refused to sign off on a major government-backed tourism campaign aimed at boosting visitor numbers following the Covid pandemic, according to reports.

The Brexit opportunities and efficiencies minister declined to approve the department for culture's £800,000 budget, which was targetted at bringing back tourists from key international markets including India, China, Australia, Japan and Canada, it is claimed.

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