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Rees-Mog was first elected to the House of Commons in 2010, although he ran twice before.<ref>[https://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jacob-rees-mogg/4099 Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg MP]. ''Parliament''. Retrieved October 4, 2017.</ref> In 2017, Rees-Mogg was chosen to lead the European Research Group, a group of pro-Brexit Tory MPs.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/16/city-jacob-rees-mogg-lead-pro-brexit-group-mps/ City AM: Jacob Rees-Mogg to lead pro-Brexit group of MPs]. ''Breitbart News''. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018.</ref> In July 2019, Prime Minister [[Boris Johnson]] appointed Rees-Mogg as the leader of the House of Commons.<ref>Multiple references: | Rees-Mog was first elected to the House of Commons in 2010, although he ran twice before.<ref>[https://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/jacob-rees-mogg/4099 Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg MP]. ''Parliament''. Retrieved October 4, 2017.</ref> In 2017, Rees-Mogg was chosen to lead the European Research Group, a group of pro-Brexit Tory MPs.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/16/city-jacob-rees-mogg-lead-pro-brexit-group-mps/ City AM: Jacob Rees-Mogg to lead pro-Brexit group of MPs]. ''Breitbart News''. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018.</ref> In July 2019, Prime Minister [[Boris Johnson]] appointed Rees-Mogg as the leader of the House of Commons.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-reesmogg/britains-arch-brexiteer-rees-mogg-takes-up-a-new-seat-in-parliament-idUSKCN1UK1MN Britain's arch-Brexiteer Rees-Mogg takes up a new seat in parliament]. ''Reuters''. July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019. | *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-reesmogg/britains-arch-brexiteer-rees-mogg-takes-up-a-new-seat-in-parliament-idUSKCN1UK1MN Britain's arch-Brexiteer Rees-Mogg takes up a new seat in parliament]. ''Reuters''. July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019. | ||
| − | *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-leader-reesmogg/uk-pm- | + | *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-leader-reesmogg/uk-pm-johnsojn-appoints-rees-mogg-as-leader-of-the-house-of-commons-idUSKCN1UJ31I UK PM Johnson appoints Rees-Mogg as leader of the House of Commons]. ''Reuters''. July 24, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019. |
*Osborne, Samuel (July 24, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jacob-rees-mogg-leader-house-common-boris-johnson-cabinet-latest-news-a9019761.html Jacob Rees-Mogg handed cabinet role by Boris Johnson]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved July 24, 2019.</ref> | *Osborne, Samuel (July 24, 2019). [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jacob-rees-mogg-leader-house-common-boris-johnson-cabinet-latest-news-a9019761.html Jacob Rees-Mogg handed cabinet role by Boris Johnson]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved July 24, 2019.</ref> | ||
| − | Rees- | + | An online grassroots conservative movement, "Moggmentum", emerged in 2017 in support of Rees-Mogg.<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/wit-wisdom-jacob-rees-mogg/ The wit and the wisdom of Jacob Rees-Mogg]</ref> |
| + | == Positions == | ||
| + | Rees-Mogg strongly supports a "hard" [[Brexit]] and strongly opposes "remain" advocates and "soft" Brexit advocates.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
*Maidment, Jack (October 3, 2017). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/03/jacob-rees-mogg-compares-brexit-battles-agincourt-waterloo-trafalgar/ Jacob Rees-Mogg compares Brexit to battles of Agincourt, Waterloo and Trafalgar]. ''The Daily Telegraph''. Retrieved October 4, 2017. | *Maidment, Jack (October 3, 2017). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/03/jacob-rees-mogg-compares-brexit-battles-agincourt-waterloo-trafalgar/ Jacob Rees-Mogg compares Brexit to battles of Agincourt, Waterloo and Trafalgar]. ''The Daily Telegraph''. Retrieved October 4, 2017. | ||
*Elgot, Jessica (October 4, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/04/moggmentum-behind-jacob-rees-mogg-stirs-activists-tory-conservative-party-conference ‘Moggmentum’ behind Rees-Mogg stirs activists at Tory conference]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved October 4, 2017. | *Elgot, Jessica (October 4, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/04/moggmentum-behind-jacob-rees-mogg-stirs-activists-tory-conservative-party-conference ‘Moggmentum’ behind Rees-Mogg stirs activists at Tory conference]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved October 4, 2017. | ||
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Despite this, Rees-Mogg has caved to the Left and adopted certain left-wing positions, including criticizing a famous speech made by [[Enoch Powell]] criticizing mass migration, despite [[European migrant crisis|much of it coming true]].<ref>Kassam, Raheem (April 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/14/jacob-rees-mogg-betrays-fans-opposing-enoch-powells-famous-speech/ Jacob Rees-Mogg Betrays Fans By Opposing Enoch Powell’s Famous Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.</ref> | Despite this, Rees-Mogg has caved to the Left and adopted certain left-wing positions, including criticizing a famous speech made by [[Enoch Powell]] criticizing mass migration, despite [[European migrant crisis|much of it coming true]].<ref>Kassam, Raheem (April 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/14/jacob-rees-mogg-betrays-fans-opposing-enoch-powells-famous-speech/ Jacob Rees-Mogg Betrays Fans By Opposing Enoch Powell’s Famous Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | == Personal life == | ||
Rees-Mogg is a [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]].<ref>Barillas, Martin M. (July 25, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-catholic-who-attends-latin-mass-appointed-as-new-uk-house-of-commons-leader Pro-life Catholic who attends Latin Mass appointed as new UK House of Commons leader]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 26, 2019.</ref> | Rees-Mogg is a [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]].<ref>Barillas, Martin M. (July 25, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-catholic-who-attends-latin-mass-appointed-as-new-uk-house-of-commons-leader Pro-life Catholic who attends Latin Mass appointed as new UK House of Commons leader]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 26, 2019.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 15:23, August 12, 2023
Jacob Rees-Mogg (born 24 May 1969) is a conservative British politician who sits in the House of Commons. Rees-Mogg is a member of the Conservative Party, but unlike many members of the party, he takes conservative positions comprehensively, including social issues.
Rees-Mog was first elected to the House of Commons in 2010, although he ran twice before.[1] In 2017, Rees-Mogg was chosen to lead the European Research Group, a group of pro-Brexit Tory MPs.[2] In July 2019, Prime Minister Boris Johnson appointed Rees-Mogg as the leader of the House of Commons.[3]
An online grassroots conservative movement, "Moggmentum", emerged in 2017 in support of Rees-Mogg.[4]
Positions
Rees-Mogg strongly supports a "hard" Brexit and strongly opposes "remain" advocates and "soft" Brexit advocates.[5] He opposes abortion and same-sex "marriage".[6] He supports free speech.[7] Rees-Mogg has been compared to U.S. President Donald Trump.[8]
Despite this, Rees-Mogg has caved to the Left and adopted certain left-wing positions, including criticizing a famous speech made by Enoch Powell criticizing mass migration, despite much of it coming true.[9]
Personal life
Rees-Mogg is a Roman Catholic.[10]
References
- ↑ Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg MP. Parliament. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ↑ City AM: Jacob Rees-Mogg to lead pro-Brexit group of MPs. Breitbart News. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Britain's arch-Brexiteer Rees-Mogg takes up a new seat in parliament. Reuters. July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- UK PM Johnson appoints Rees-Mogg as leader of the House of Commons. Reuters. July 24, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- Osborne, Samuel (July 24, 2019). Jacob Rees-Mogg handed cabinet role by Boris Johnson. The Independent. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ↑ The wit and the wisdom of Jacob Rees-Mogg
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Maidment, Jack (October 3, 2017). Jacob Rees-Mogg compares Brexit to battles of Agincourt, Waterloo and Trafalgar. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- Elgot, Jessica (October 4, 2017). ‘Moggmentum’ behind Rees-Mogg stirs activists at Tory conference. The Guardian. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- Friedman, Victoria (September 23, 2017). Jacob Rees-Mogg Draws ‘Red Line’, Demands May Clarifies European Court Jurisdiction During Transition. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- Hale, Virginia (July 10, 2017). Jacob Rees-Mogg Blasts ‘Remoanerism’, Attacks EU’s ‘Colonialist Approach’ to Brexit Talks. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- Malloch, Ted (August 6, 2017). MALLOCH: Jacob Rees-Mogg Is Britain’s Best Hope For Clean Brexit. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- Friedman, Victoria (August 29, 2019). Rees-Mogg Criticises Remainer Hysteria over Suspending Parliament, ‘No Harm Comes from Respecting Voters’ Will’. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- Montgomery, Jack (September 29, 2019). Mogg: Farage ‘Admirable’, British ‘Like Gulliver, Tied Down by Feeble, Feckless Politicians’. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ↑ Friedman, Victoria (September 6, 2017). Jacob Rees-Mogg Breaks UK Political Taboos: Announces Opposition to Abortion, Gay Marriage. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
- ↑ Rogan, Tom (March 6, 2018). British lawmaker Jacob Rees-Mogg just nuked anti-free speech legislators. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ↑ Deacon, Liam (August 13, 2017). Claim: ‘English Version of Donald Trump’ Rees-Mogg Considers Tory Leadership Bid. Breitbart News. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
- ↑ Kassam, Raheem (April 14, 2018). Jacob Rees-Mogg Betrays Fans By Opposing Enoch Powell’s Famous Speech. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
- ↑ Barillas, Martin M. (July 25, 2019). Pro-life Catholic who attends Latin Mass appointed as new UK House of Commons leader. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
External links
- Profile at parliament.uk