Jacob Rees-Mogg Says Rise In Foodbank Usage Is 'Rather Uplifting'

Jacob Rees-Mogg has come under fire for describing the the growing use of foodbanks in the UK as “rather uplifting”.
Speaking on LBC, the backbench MP, who recently hit the headlines over rumours he could be considering a Tory leadership bid, said: “I don’t think the state can do everything.
“It tries to provide a base of welfare that should allow people to make ends meet during the course of the week, but on some occasions that will not work.
“And to hav