Jacob Rees-Mogg pilots boat during Isle of Wight visit to Vestas

The secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy visited renewable emergency company Vestas at its factory on the outskirts of Newport.

He said: “The factory was thronging with activities, manufacturers, engineers, technicians, specialists in aerodynamics.

“The people who transport these gigantic blades, I’ve just seen it, being put there with a crane, put in absolutely the right spot.

Jacob Rees-Mogg piloting a boat off the Isle of Wight. (Image: Jacob Rees-Mogg Twitter.)

“Companies like Vestas are putting even more clean, homegrown energy on the grid, for longer supporting jobs and bolstering the future of energy security of the UK.

“It’s exactly the sort of growth this government is determined to unlock across the country.”

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How to be green, stay warm and grow the economy. Not all greens are Adullamites. pic.twitter.com/6irzKksyam

— Jacob Rees-Mogg (@Jacob_Rees_Mogg) October 18, 2022

Vestas said it was good to host Rees-Mogg.

Good to host @beisgovuk Secretary of State @Jacob_Rees_Mogg at our Isle of Wight blade technology and manufacturing facility. Wind energy lowers bills and enhances energy security. UK needs to maintain momentum on offshore wind and expedite removal of the planning block onshore. pic.twitter.com/tqF9X4YLHE

— Vestas Wind Systems (@Vestas) October 18, 2022

The nation's business and energy chief also piloted a boat and visited Cowes.

Rees Mogg was slammed for visiting the Island but not speaking to the Isle of Wight Council.

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