Former Tory MP Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg considers running in next general election despite losing seat.

Former Tory MP Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg is seriously considering running in the next general election, despite losing his North East Somerset seat to Labour by over 5,000 votes. Rees-Mogg, who participated in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, said he is "very strongly" considering standing again, but is not "absolutely certain." He acknowledged his party's poor governance that led to their loss and praised former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's handling of the election result with "great dignity." Rees-Mogg also addressed the negative impact of politics on his family, particularly his 16-year-old son who received hate mail after the election.

August 18, 2024
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