Rees-Mogg accused of ‘twisting history’ in speech on Union
A historian suggested that the government can only "hold the present" by "twisting history".
A historian suggested that the government can only "hold the present" by "twisting history".
Rees-Mogg said he stood by the comments, saying: "If you take the King's shilling you are beholden to the crown".
Prof. Sir John Curtice said Rees-Mogg's comments “are going to get repeated endlessly north of the border”.
Jake Berry said Rees-Mogg had the ability to oppose the move when it was proposed in September - "it's a bit late in the day to vote with his feet".
There's a "ridiculous report from some lobby group that says the price of food will go up - it will go down", Jacob Rees-Mogg said in 2016.
"Thou art a twat with nought to blather so thou thinks thou art smart by quoting ye olde shite," wrote one person in response.
The leader of the Commons said many people had voluntarily changed their behaviour as the threat posed by Omicron became clear.
The Tory leader of the House of Commons has given an extraordinary response after being asked if there can be a debate and a report on the regional impact of Brexit.
The prime minister's former spokesperson has resigned after being caught on video laughing and joking about a rule-breaking party - surely the leader of the House should resign too?
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