Jacob Rees-Mogg, a prominent British politician, has recently made headlines for his involvement in GB News, a news channel where he and two other Tory MPs were found to have breached broadcasting rules by acting as newsreaders. Additionally, there have been calls for Rishi Sunak's resignation as Conservative leader, with Tory MP Simon Clarke publicly expressing concerns about the party's electoral prospects under Sunak's leadership. Rees-Mogg's party, the Tories, are facing challenges and criticisms from within their own ranks, as well as from other political parties and regulatory bodies.
Born on May 24, 1969, Jacob William Rees-Mogg has been the Member of Parliament for North East Somerset since 2010. He currently serves as the Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council. Rees-Mogg is known for his traditionalist views and has been a prominent figure within the Conservative Party. His appearances on GB News and involvement in political debates have garnered both support and criticism from the public and his fellow politicians.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg is one of three Tory MPs that Ofcom said had ‘acted as newsreaders’ on GB News and broken broadcasting rules
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Five episodes of GB News programmes that were presented by Tory MPs were found by Ofcom to have broken broadcasting rules.
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Labour overturns Tory majorities in Wellingborough and Kingswood, leading to concerns about Rishi Sunak's leadership.
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Tory MP Simon Clarke has publicly called for Rishi Sunak to resign as Conservative leader, citing concerns about the party's electoral prospects under his leadership.
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Global leaders are expressing concern over the potential re-election of Donald Trump as US president.
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The Liberal Democrats have asked Ofcom to investigate GB News over its coverage of the Post Office scandal, alleging bias and breaches of accuracy and impartiality rules.
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Multiple incidents of water pollution, including sewage spills and water shortages, have raised concerns about public health and environmental impact in the UK.
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The UK's development finance company invested taxpayer cash in poorer countries, losing at least $25 million in its investment in Abraaj Growth Markets Health Fund.
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Somerset Capital Management is winding down its business in London after losing its largest client, St James's Place, which withdrew about
2 billion in assets.
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Tory MPs demand action from the government to meet net migration promises as figures reach new peak of 745,000
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Esther McVey has been appointed as 'minister for common sense' in the UK government reshuffle, with a brief to tackle 'woke' issues and represent the right wing of the Conservative Party.
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Senior Tory MPs, including former cabinet ministers, have criticised the government's proposal to allow police to enter properties without a warrant to seize stolen goods.
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Nigel Farage's potential return to the Conservative Party has been discussed at the party's conference in Manchester, with Rishi Sunak hinting at the possibility and Farage himself rejecting the idea.
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Tory MPs face backlash for hosting shows on GB News following Laurence Fox's inappropriate remarks towards a female journalist.
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The US Climate Alliance and the Biden administration have committed to quadrupling the number of heat pumps in US homes by 2030, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Ofcom is investigating GB News over potential breaches of impartiality rules, particularly in relation to shows hosted by Conservative MPs.
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Bank staff at Monzo and Coutts express controversial views about politicians and public figures, leading to account refusals and closures for prominent individuals
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