Jacob Rees-Mogg May Run for Election Again

Jacob Rees-Mogg has expressed a strong inclination to run in the next general election following his recent defeat to Labour's Dan Norris in North East Somerset and Hanham. Speaking at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the former Conservative cabinet minister acknowledged that the party "deserved" to lose, citing a significant 20% deficit in opinion polls leading up to the election. Rees-Mogg, who previously held the seat since 2010, was not surprised by the outcome, having warned his children about the likelihood of his defeat. Reflecting on the Conservative Party's performance, Rees-Mogg criticized the government for failing to fulfill its promises, particularly regarding tax increases and migration issues. He admitted that the party's governance had been poor, stating, "We governed badly, we hadn’t done what we told people we would do." Despite this, he commended Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his dignified response to the election results. As he considers his political future, Rees-Mogg, who currently hosts a program on GB News, remains passionate about politics and parliament. He stated, "I am thinking very strongly about standing again," although he stopped short of making a definitive commitment. Additionally, he defended former Prime Minister Liz Truss against what he described as personal attacks from critics, labeling them as "deeply unpleasant" and accusing groups like Led By Donkeys of using intimidation tactics against political figures.