Today marks a year since Britain was hit by lockdown restrictions, which have revolutionised our lives to an extent not seen since World War Two. On March 12, 2020, there had only been 10 deaths, three press conferences, thousands were flocking to the Cheltenham Festival, Jeremy Corbyn was still Labour leader, Jacob Rees-Mogg insisted the … Read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg quotes God Save The Queen in full in House of Commons as he backs the monarch in Meghan row – while Boris still remains silent Jacob Rees-Moog recited the national anthem in the House of Commons today The Leader of the House spoke the anthem to voice his support for the Queen Followed … Read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg quotes God Save The Queen in full in House of Commons as he backs the monarch in Meghan row – while Boris still remains silent Jacob Rees-Moog recited the national anthem in the House of Commons today The Leader of the House spoke the anthem to voice his support for the Queen Followed … Read more
Boris Johnson is ‘bailing out’ Nicola Sturgeon‘s stuttering vaccination programme in Scotland by deploying more military personnel to speed it up, a minister said today. Jacob Rees-Mogg made the claim as he batted away SNP demands for more money for Scotland, to be used by politicians there. British Army medics began helping administer jabs in the country … Read more
A Government minister claimed fish in UK waters are ‘better and happier’ since Brexit took place – amid growing fury at red tape costing the seafood industry millions. Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg made the claim in the Commons today after days of claims that exporters have been hit by a ‘perfect storm’ of bureaucracy, IT problems … Read more
Christmas break for MPs is to be extended by almost a week – after they worked for one extra day to vote on the Brexit trade deal Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg set to announce delay to parliament return The Christmas break for MPs is to be extended by six days until January 11 MPs will … Read more
Labour MP Zarah Sultana has branded Jacob Rees-Mogg a ‘Scrooge’ and sent the Commons leader a signed copy of the classic novel by Charles Dickens. The Tory politician accused the UN humanitarian agency of trying to score ‘cheap political points’ last week after it backed a programme to help feed hungry children in the UK. … Read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Unicef of ‘playing politics’ after it backs a programme to feed hungry children in the UK as the Commons Leader claims the UN agency ‘should be ashamed of itself’ Unicef provided £25,000 of funding for a scheme to help hungry UK children First time ever the UN agency has launched an emergency … Read more
MPs have been warned they may have to work on Christmas Eve, raising hopes of a last-minute Brexit deal with Brussels. Boris Johnson is reportedly preparing to push back the Christmas recess of Parliament if he can secure a late break-through with EU negotiators. Under plans being inspected by leader of the House of Commons, … Read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg today insisted ‘there is no last moment’ to strike a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union as he said talks could continue right up to the deadline on December 31. The Commons Leader suggested the UK would be willing to negotiate with Brussels ‘until Big Ben strikes 11 o’clock’ on New Year’s … Read more