Members believe that he should be PM because he is a genuinely honnest, decent individual who has very British values. He is a deep thinker, listens, formulates his view, and conveys a very clear cogent argument without forcing his personally held views onto others. The way that he handles difficult questions Harman, Osbourne was brilliant ... no hesitation at all. I have worked with people like Jacob, recognise his talents and would be proud to be represented by him as our PM.
You go ahead and vote for the Marxist Corbyn then, this coming from a working class man. I want someone like Rees-Mogg running the show, I pay taxes and want my money spent well and socialism only makes us poorer.
A politician with unshakeable moral conviction and is unafraid to have it challenged in the full glare of the cynical media is a rare beast and definitely worth listening to, regardless of whether I agree with him.
the bobbs... Yep, I agree. But... I think his religious beliefs would plague him so much, if he were to run for PM.. that it would finish him. His stance on abortion, for instance, is admirable, but he will be seen as an anachronism... too out of touch and too out of date. ...
@@trickcyclists: I doubt the values the media promote are the same as Britain's electorate as a whole. Abortion, as you mention, it would be vastly reduced if those that want one had to pay for it abortions themselves.
@@davidphipps1629 Ok, so are you saying that it would be better to deny abortions.. and have thousands of 'special homes' built for all the unwanted babies that would be the result of your policy? .
Jacob also reminds me what proper Conservatism is. That it shouldn't be down to the state to dictate to people how they should live. The choice should be with the individual
whoknows "stop receiving benefits of any sort."m, you mean like the £7.6 million he and his wife got from the tax payer for new curtains for their mansion you mean ?? he's a hypocrite then.
I'm an atheist and I oppose abortion. Yep, under any circumstances. Attacking his position on religious grounds is, in this instance, pure deflection. It allows pro-choicers to get a KO on the grounds that he's a Catholic and a Tory, without having to engage in and try to win the debate on whether or not a zygote/foetus/embryo/baby is alive or not - a debate which isn't swayed either way according to whether or not a participant in the debate is Catholic or Conservative. Those factors are irrelevant; neither has any purchase on the central question, is it a life or not? Even JHR (who I admire) in this interview seems more interested in his faith than in the merits or otherwise of a pro-life argument.
It's a shame you can't put that to him in person and find yourself mugged within seconds. The vote was not about cutting disabled peoples benefits . . a perversion of the truth if ever I heard one
Well stop watching the Xfactor and watch University Challenge instead. there'splenty of educaitonal newspapers (Guardian, Telegraph, Times and Independant), TV programs, BBC4, Radio 4, Sky Discovery channels (not all some tosh but some good stuff. But hey, Do, tell me how come you and you ALONE HAVE AVOIDED THIS PROGRAMMING ??
I'm an atheist of the Chris Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris persuasion. But I understand stuff isn't black & white. Christopher Hitchens brother Peter is well worth listening to, admittedly an advocate of the Church of England - which is the least pious of all religions. Also Canadian professor Jordan Peterson has some interesting thoughts on the whole reason why religion has been involved in the evolution of us all, and why Christianity is still particularly important to us in the west.
In past few weeks JRM has come across as a throughly decent person, a cool, calm and the perfect gentleman. A politician who defends the rights of British citizens and others have the right to live their lives as they wish within the law. I've yet to see him get flustered in any interview he's given. #Moggmentum
Because we are or at least were a christian nation. People are quite happy to criticise the faith, traditions and beliefs of their ancestors, but not that of others because they might feel bad.
How refreshing is it to have a politician who says what he believes instead of what they believe you want to hear even though they have no intention of living up to and then doing the opposite when the chips are down. I don't agree with everything Jacob says but I respect him for having and expressing an honest opinion and for standing up for free speech. I do enjoy his unflappable demeanour.... This is the kind of politician I would vote for.
Interesting - even though Conservative ideology and practice behaves as an antithesis to anything Christian. He just cherry picks what he will support. If he was a true Christian, he wouldn't be a Tory.
Any political ideology is not "True Christian" whatever that means as even the Christians cannot agree on what it means.... to Catholics it means something different to the Evangelicals...etc... etc..etc. Still I would still prefer someone who answers a straight question instead of someone who skirts around the issue because they don't want to admit what they believe just to get votes.... I believe the bible calls them hypocrites...
All Christian values of all denominations do however, not really square with Conservative ideology - otherwise they wouldn't be killing all the disabled people with such verve as they do. Most people on here seem to value the WORDS he says, over his DEEDS. He is an extremely shallow, conniving, ruthless toff, with no scruples, despite his fine Catholic words. Some people are suckers for the landed. Slaves.
And most Christians don't live these values they profess to follow... As for killing disabled people.. That's ridiculous the disabled in the UK are amongst the best cared for and supported in the world... So I am keen to hear about the deeds of Mr Rees Mogg that are as you put it without scruples and conniving.
I'm an atheist and disagree with him on a good few things, but there's no denying that Jacob Rees-Mogg would make the best Prime Minister. Sincerely hope he stands for leadership, I'd vote for him
Indeed, me too. He was understandably weak when he came to his religious beliefs, but to be frank he is somewhat hobbled by the beliefs and justifications. They were after all the best apologetics the churches have been able to conjure up over the last 2000 years. The man however on other subjects is not hampered in the same way, and almost invariably performs splendidly. He is rarely not on point, he absolutely knows his stuff, and maybe more important, he is an honest, decent and very reasonable bloke. He really should I believe at least be on the "team". I myself would vote for Rees Mogg. And I have never voted Tory.
My major concern is his personal beliefs and if he can separate the 2.. Religion should never be allowed into politics.. I agree with his stance on leaving and I would like to see the backbone he represents in reference to his honesty in relation to his religious belief..
Culpepper Defenestrator I do agree he should never hold office, yet I do not like the idea that a man that seems genuine should be restricted from office.. My position is at them moment I will not vote for him if ever the chance arises.. he should remain in the position he holds and should refrain from issues that are based on his religious beliefs, a strong moral backbencher should not be wasted yet as a great many find his beliefs restrictive.. I think I would actively campaign against him, if he chooses to pursue a PM position.. But he does seem a good man and should be admired for his faith,courage and principles.. many that hold office today hide there personal beliefs in an attempt to hold higher office..
Tyrone Jones as we live in a parliamentary democracy and not a dictatorship, his religious views will not influence policy making or the statute of law. Only if everyone voted the same - this would prove it a majority belief and therefore would be acceptable.
he handled himself superbly - I dont agree with his views on gay marriage/abortion but I would still vote for him. I disagree with the views of some of my friends but I still enjoy their company. He is an honest man and a very skilled politician - BEXIT would be a lot smoother if he were sat besides David Davis in the negotiation room. Europe would be up against our best 2 politicians and we would be in very good hands.
His views are not and will not be law if he is ever PM, ppl seem to be disturbed by his views but I see a man who will honour his word to the death. As far as I know he tells the truth and believes we can make it through a no deal brexit. He could easily be the best PM this country has EVER had.
What a man someone with real honesty and integrity if those qualities don't make a great PM I don't know what does he would never use he's religion as a tool in he political career. I don't agree with his religious believes but would still vote for him
Yes. I think he is very good at separating his personal religious views from that of democracy and liberty. I disagree on abortion and gay rights but would never fear any legislative dogmatic agenda from JRM whatsoever.
Jacob is way too polite and courteous to descend to Harriet's level. Or George's for that matter. I'm not a great fan of the Catholic Church, but that is my view, for my own reasons. I do, however, respect Jacob for NOT being afraid to talk about his faith. And (as he says) in a free society, WHY SHOULD HE BE? Look at the mess Tim Farron got in to. Jacob is fully able to keep his views and that of Parliament and the country's laws, separate. As Jacob rightly pointed out, it is not for him to judge other people and their lifestyles.
My ancestors were subject to demonetization from the Church a millennium ago, because they didn't follow it. Has taken me years to find out where I came from because of that. It's why I'm not a fan of it, but I do respect people's faith in it as things have moved with the times.
Jacob is selling himself short..Sir, you would make a wonderful leader and the perfect PM, at this time in our history. As you said, You have served in no cabinet...Trump was never even a politician and look what happened to him. WE NEED YOU!!
Mr Rees-Mogg, Please understand, EVERYONE wants you to be PM. The Tory party and the country. You may never have held a ministerial position, but that's your advantage. You have not been coloured by office, you would have a genuine and honest approach to the leadership.
Brilliant suggestion. Would he dare speak his true mind? Or would Taqiyya allow him to say what the average Brit agreed with while his own viewpoint is 180 degrees opposite.
To people like you it always was. When you go around saying that a man is lying because you've read a part of the bible/koran, and you demonise him totally based on his religion then you are indeed a fascist. But, then you support them and agree with their views, you're an apologist for them.
I have read some of the comments on this string with utter amazement. I simply suggested that Julia was a professional and perfectly capable of interviewing Sadiq Khan (lol) to find out what he really stands for. If that makes me a fascist (people like you is the quote that beggars belief ) You dont know me you ignorant moron. If you have something to say say it cut out the meaningless insults. It shows a complete lack of intellect. What is your point? Noone should interview the mayor because he is a muslim voted in by muslims? Do tell.
As an atheist that believes strongly in a woman's right to choose - I fully endorse this man. I value honesty, moral conviction and the fight for free speech highly, and they are as rare as hen's teeth in politics. JR-M has those qualities in buckets.
The more of the views of J R-M one hears, the more one realises that he is absolutely essential to getting the Conservative Party back on track, back to what Conservatism is all about. They should stop trying to be New Labour Mark II.
Amazing to witness the dignity and class and civility and quiet confidence with which he handles incredibly insolent and presumptuous questions about his family and personal beliefs. She sets out to make him look foolish, but is herself ultimately shown to be an arrogant and ignorant and rude idiot. JR-M for PM!
I have fundamental disagreements with JRM on many subjects but I admire his honest, forthright and decent views and would happily vote for him. He doesn't mince words, he doesn't dissemble and he doesn't pretend to be something that he isn't - what a refreshing view!
I received an e-mail from Jacob Rees-Mogg at work today. Had to call him back to clarify some issues. Was suddenly feeling a bit star struck and had to compose myself/psyche myself up so as not to say anything stupid. Dialled the number and.....no reply. So gutted. Just had to send back an e-mail in response. Probably for the best as I'm sure I would have blurted out something about #moggmentum and embarrassed us both lol
JRM's ressurrecting the spirit of our great heritage of rationalism and individual responsibility at a time when many young people are being told by authority figures that they're either victims of the world or oppressors. He's a beacon of hope within a culture that seems intent on disembowling itself.
The miscarriage answer is; for there to be free will the existance of evil must be allowed, this is evil in all things (not just choices) but evil in the very fabric of reality to bring sorrow and negative effects. This is what forces there to be catastrophes and bad luck and miscarriages, all in order to allow humanity to choose. Describing it as evil may even be wrong, chaos could be the better view point, chaos to cause forks in the road - choices and terrible things you would not wish for.
Miscarriages happen, they are extremely distressing for the would be mother and everyone involved, i can think of nothing sadder than the loss of an innocent babies life. But...... there are so many reasons why they happen, a pregnancy is a state of vulnerability, i know someone who lost one because of a flight on an aeroplane, she said that the radiation was bad that day or something, who knows maybe an event could of taken place during the 1st pregnancy which caused a miscarriage and then damage to make it difficult to be successful in subsequent pregnancies. we just dont know, but blaming god is a cop out surely. we have to be smarter than blaming someone else for our own misfortune. Either way i cannot even begin to imagine losing a child let alone 4, poor woman.
Yes I thought chaos was the right word too, not evil. It's just random stuff happening. It seems religion is an attempt to hide from/explain it. I put my faith in it!
I don't even understand why the woman brought it up. As soon as she said "Why would God let that happen" you can tell she doesn't know anything about Christian theology like most atheists. I notice atheists often use this argument but don't seem to do the same with other religions. "How could YOUR so called sun god allow such evil things to happen??" You won't hear that from an atheist. It's the same left wing bias against all things western and decent.
There is also the possibility, which frankly I don't understand why nobody ever considers, that these miscarried babies will end up in heaven anyway. Our miserable, brief experience here on earth is so insignificant compared to eternity in heaven, I find the problem of evil just trivial. Seriously, if you accept the concepts of heaven and hell, literally the worst death you could imagine becomes trivial. It is totally irrational to worry about it. Maybe I grew up around too many video games and books but it seems to me a nice life here on earth is +50. A terrible death here on earth is -100. Heaven is +1000000000. Hell is -1000000000. Seriously, who cares about how your life goes here?
Jacob, people actually DO want YOU because you have honesty, integrity, intelligence and great statesmanship skills. I would vote very specifically for you for those qualities (plus of course, you're a very coherent Brexiteer!) Whatever you do, keep talking to Britain.
Jacob Reese-Moggs honesty and courage in stating precisely what he believes, and actually giving reasons for them is a breath of fresh air. Mark my words, he WILL be PM of the UK one day. Not because of his beliefs, and not in spite of them. Rather, because of his conviction, character, and courage. The West does not need this man, the West needs MEN like this man. A true inspiration of intelligence when under fire!
I imagine Jacob doesn't want to be bumped off as he knows he isn't the candidate the elite would want, i.e. he has morals, is straight forward and I would doubt he could be corrupted.
Nothing but respect for this man and his views and I say that as an Ulster Protestant////Britain needs men and women with moral standing who wont lie for personal and political profit ////////
More than 6 months later the call for Jacob as PM is louder and everything I was going to write in the comments has been said better by previous commentators so 10/10 to the top commentators.
I agree. Osborne is a slimy chancer and piece of shit. But even if Rees Mogg thought so, I doubt he would be the kind of bloke to come straight out with it. Far to decent and diplomatic. He was however a little too complimentary for my own liking though.
I think Jacob Rees Mogg is a fascinating father to his six children and a wonderful husband to his wife Helena. I think he is loved very dearly by his family and Nanny.
Have to love that man! I'm atheist, for gay marriages and for abortion. He's one of the few that I can accept in his views, because he doesn't want to enforce those of his on me. He only asks that I agree that he may have his convictions and I will gladly grant (as much or as little as I have a say therein) him to have and express his beliefs. That is true democracy, contrary to most other buggers in Whitehall, or in Bruxelles, that is. I can only hope that the Brits can actually perceive and appreciate his values, honestly, humblety and extraordinary clear intellect.
British people respect honesty and straight taking and Mogg is no Mong when it comes to that, he is a posh bastard, but I feel he has the charisma to win the vote of all classes 😉
A very rare and refreshing politician, a man of principles and honesty, I was a lifelong labour voter before the total betrayal of the working class by the shower ....Blair, Campbell , Brown , Corbin , Abbot etc these people make me spit.if this man was in a position of leader , and I don't agree with all his views , he would have my vote .for what it's worth
Jacob is too modest thinking the British public would not want him as prime minister. Jacob , I believe I speak to every reasonably intelligent person with common sense I. The uk when I say you are the only person we trust to run this country. As an atheist and believer in abortion , believe religion is the scourge of society but a testament to your value as a great man is that even atheists are singing your praises. Your courage and conviction is unsurpassed. A man in a million
A real and respectable man. I would like to have him as an MP. I don't agree with everything he says but I believe he is a man of his word and that is rare.
Whether or not you agree with Mr. Rees-Moog, he is unmistakably an honest respectable and extremely capable man and a formidable MP. I VERY MUCH ADMIRE HIM.
I was quite worried at first when it seemed the Press and the Gallery began attacking Rees-Mogg for his views on the homosexual corruption of marriage and abortion, until I noticed so many commentators prefacing their criticisms with the concession that he is at least "honest". Honesty holds far more currency for a politician than old-fashioned views do against him. I'm confident that Rees-Mogg has profited from this controversy. "Ordinary people" and the talking heads of the Press genuinely admire this man. Whenever he speaks on BBC Question Time the audience is respectfully attentive and Dimbleby clearly enjoys his company.
I may not agree with everything Moggy says but I would back him up 100% if he was the PM...I believe he would be one of the best PM's ever...he has a rare combination of Honesty, Integrity, Intelligence and the true will to do the right thing...he gets my vote every time...
Stick to your guns Jacob. You have a lot of fans out here. It's so refreshing that someone publicly stands for their freedom of speech in the face of this extremism perpetrated by the left.
I think I will move to North East Somerset to vote for this man.
I think we might have a surge of folk...WELCOME.
Yeah go on, fuck off nonce!
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Members believe that he should be PM because he is a genuinely honnest, decent individual who has very British values. He is a deep thinker, listens, formulates his view, and conveys a very clear cogent argument without forcing his personally held views onto others.
The way that he handles difficult questions Harman, Osbourne was brilliant ... no hesitation at all.
I have worked with people like Jacob, recognise his talents and would be proud to be represented by him as our PM.
neville he is also a right wing free market Tory..he won't do anything to help the less well off, market forces and all that.
You go ahead and vote for the Marxist Corbyn then, this coming from a working class man. I want someone like Rees-Mogg running the show, I pay taxes and want my money spent well and socialism only makes us poorer.
neville Your a madman to want this guy as your PM look what Blair did and he isn't half as foolish as this guy.
Checkmate 734 - Blair was Labour he was socialist rather like Corbyn.
Mogg is a true conservative.
Texan Tim - well I certainly would not want a Labour government. Not a brain cell between them.
A politician with unshakeable moral conviction and is unafraid to have it challenged in the full glare of the cynical media is a rare beast and definitely worth listening to, regardless of whether I agree with him.
He sounds so much like the late Brian Sewell , the art critic. 10/10 for mimicking!
He strikes me as a typical upper-class old Etonian. Of course he wants to put conservative values across.
the bobbs...
Yep, I agree.
But...
I think his religious beliefs would plague him so much, if he were to run for PM.. that it would finish him.
His stance on abortion, for instance, is admirable, but he will be seen as an anachronism... too out of touch and too out of date.
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@@trickcyclists: I doubt the values the media promote are the same as Britain's electorate as a whole. Abortion, as you mention, it would be vastly reduced if those that want one had to pay for it abortions themselves.
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Ok, so are you saying that it would be better to deny abortions.. and have thousands of 'special homes' built for all the unwanted babies that would be the result of your policy?
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Jacob also reminds me what proper Conservatism is. That it shouldn't be down to the state to dictate to people how they should live. The choice should be with the individual
Adam Ball and to pull themselves up by the boot straps and stop receiving benefits of any sort.
whoknows "stop receiving benefits of any sort."m, you mean like the £7.6 million he and his wife got from the tax payer for new curtains for their mansion you mean ?? he's a hypocrite then.
Your command of the English language is very colourful, isn't it? As well as being wholly inaccurate.
Well I am very impressed. You have managed to use a word with more than two syllables.
Such a sane, modest, intelligent, honest and actually Conservative man. Jacob Rees-Mogg for Prime Minister, and I'm a lifelong atheist.
Why is his religion such a big thing? Did Sadiq Khan get questioned about Islam? No because that would have been a hate crime.
I'm an atheist and I oppose abortion. Yep, under any circumstances. Attacking his position on religious grounds is, in this instance, pure deflection. It allows pro-choicers to get a KO on the grounds that he's a Catholic and a Tory, without having to engage in and try to win the debate on whether or not a zygote/foetus/embryo/baby is alive or not - a debate which isn't swayed either way according to whether or not a participant in the debate is Catholic or Conservative. Those factors are irrelevant; neither has any purchase on the central question, is it a life or not? Even JHR (who I admire) in this interview seems more interested in his faith than in the merits or otherwise of a pro-life argument.
Khan hasn't condoned 13 year old girls (kids) having babies, in some cases, even by rape.
That's not what condone means
Jason Coleridge - No he condones 50+ old men marrying 6 year old babies you complete fool
Actually he did and imagine if he said anything like what JR Mogg said, you'd be going ballistic !
The man is pure class. Oozes through interviews with contumus ease.
JRM - what an utterly lovely man.
Who voted to cut disabled peoples benefits.
It's a shame you can't put that to him in person and find yourself mugged within seconds. The vote was not about cutting disabled peoples benefits . . a perversion of the truth if ever I heard one
So lovely to hear a man speaking sense ...sounds very posh but does not sound like a prig...Why is he not PM?
I'm an atheist but I like listening to him talk about religion and morality, you just don't hear much of it in popular discourse
Yeah, people living longer, healthier lives and not dying in their 50s. Bad socialistic health.
Well stop watching the Xfactor and watch University Challenge instead. there'splenty of educaitonal newspapers (Guardian, Telegraph, Times and Independant), TV programs, BBC4, Radio 4, Sky Discovery channels (not all some tosh but some good stuff.
But hey, Do, tell me how come you and you ALONE HAVE AVOIDED THIS PROGRAMMING ??
I'm an atheist of the Chris Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris persuasion. But I understand stuff isn't black & white. Christopher Hitchens brother Peter is well worth listening to, admittedly an advocate of the Church of England - which is the least pious of all religions.
Also Canadian professor Jordan Peterson has some interesting thoughts on the whole reason why religion has been involved in the evolution of us all, and why Christianity is still particularly important to us in the west.
Well said.
Matt Taylor Tony Blair wasn't a devout Catholic because he wasn't a Catholic until he resigned.
In past few weeks JRM has come across as a throughly decent person, a cool, calm and the perfect gentleman. A politician who defends the rights of British citizens and others have the right to live their lives as they wish within the law. I've yet to see him get flustered in any interview he's given. #Moggmentum
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He supported Johnson though, knowing he is a liar and corrupt.
'Does the media treat people of the Christian faith more harshly ?' Julia, you just have.
Because we are or at least were a christian nation. People are quite happy to criticise the faith, traditions and beliefs of their ancestors, but not that of others because they might feel bad.
How refreshing is it to have a politician who says what he believes instead of what they believe you want to hear even though they have no intention of living up to and then doing the opposite when the chips are down. I don't agree with everything Jacob says but I respect him for having and expressing an honest opinion and for standing up for free speech. I do enjoy his unflappable demeanour.... This is the kind of politician I would vote for.
Interesting - even though Conservative ideology and practice behaves as an antithesis to anything Christian. He just cherry picks what he will support. If he was a true Christian, he wouldn't be a Tory.
Any political ideology is not "True Christian" whatever that means as even the Christians cannot agree on what it means.... to Catholics it means something different to the Evangelicals...etc... etc..etc. Still I would still prefer someone who answers a straight question instead of someone who skirts around the issue because they don't want to admit what they believe just to get votes.... I believe the bible calls them hypocrites...
All Christian values of all denominations do however, not really square with Conservative ideology - otherwise they wouldn't be killing all the disabled people with such verve as they do. Most people on here seem to value the WORDS he says, over his DEEDS. He is an extremely shallow, conniving, ruthless toff, with no scruples, despite his fine Catholic words. Some people are suckers for the landed. Slaves.
And most Christians don't live these values they profess to follow... As for killing disabled people.. That's ridiculous the disabled in the UK are amongst the best cared for and supported in the world... So I am keen to hear about the deeds of Mr Rees Mogg that are as you put it without scruples and conniving.
www.theguardian.com/society/2015/aug/27/thousands-died-after-fit-for-work-assessment-dwp-figures
Great man would be a great prime minister
I'm in Manchester, it's already looking like Malawi here :D Mogg is a cunt.
I am also in Manchester and I will vote Mogg if he runs.
I'm an atheist and disagree with him on a good few things, but there's no denying that Jacob Rees-Mogg would make the best Prime Minister. Sincerely hope he stands for leadership, I'd vote for him
Indeed, me too. He was understandably weak when he came to his religious beliefs, but to be frank he is somewhat hobbled by the beliefs and justifications. They were after all the best apologetics the churches have been able to conjure up over the last 2000 years.
The man however on other subjects is not hampered in the same way, and almost invariably performs splendidly. He is rarely not on point, he absolutely knows his stuff, and maybe more important, he is an honest, decent and very reasonable bloke.
He really should I believe at least be on the "team".
I myself would vote for Rees Mogg. And I have never voted Tory.
rationalmartian I don't expect him too start a new religious revival but I would like Christians to be more like him such a good soul a good toff.
My major concern is his personal beliefs and if he can separate the 2..
Religion should never be allowed into politics..
I agree with his stance on leaving and I would like to see the backbone he represents in reference to his honesty in relation to his religious belief..
Culpepper Defenestrator I do agree he should never hold office, yet I do not like the idea that a man that seems genuine should be restricted from office..
My position is at them moment I will not vote for him if ever the chance arises..
he should remain in the position he holds and should refrain from issues that are based on his religious beliefs, a strong moral backbencher should not be wasted yet as a great many find his beliefs restrictive..
I think I would actively campaign against him, if he chooses to pursue a PM position..
But he does seem a good man and should be admired for his faith,courage and principles.. many that hold office today hide there personal beliefs in an attempt to hold higher office..
Tyrone Jones as we live in a parliamentary democracy and not a dictatorship, his religious views will not influence policy making or the statute of law. Only if everyone voted the same - this would prove it a majority belief and therefore would be acceptable.
he handled himself superbly - I dont agree with his views on gay marriage/abortion but I would still vote for him.
I disagree with the views of some of my friends but I still enjoy their company.
He is an honest man and a very skilled politician - BEXIT would be a lot smoother if he were sat besides David Davis in the negotiation room. Europe would be up against our best 2 politicians and we would be in very good hands.
His views are not and will not be law if he is ever PM, ppl seem to be disturbed by his views but I see a man who will honour his word to the death.
As far as I know he tells the truth and believes we can make it through a no deal brexit.
He could easily be the best PM this country has EVER had.
Come on Jacob. Nigel Farage and Jacob Rees Mogg. What a force!!!!!
JRM is the clearest and most direct politician since Thatcher. A most suitable successor you could not find.
What a man someone with real honesty and integrity if those qualities don't make a great PM I don't know what does he would never use he's religion as a tool in he political career. I don't agree with his religious believes but would still vote for him
Yes. I think he is very good at separating his personal religious views from that of democracy and liberty. I disagree on abortion and gay rights but would never fear any legislative dogmatic agenda from JRM whatsoever.
Rees Mogg is adorable. I really have no idea if he would make a good leader, but I love the honesty of the bloke.
this man should be our p m
The silly cunt has zero chance of becoming PM with his rapey opinions on child-birth.
only his religious convictions sound somewhat Islamic.
+Engelse Wit - bit unkind to imbeciles, I think!
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thankyou for your comment have a good day in this country people do not like the truth
Every question she attempts to catch him out its an epic failure! This guy knows his stuff and is awesome
Not really, he's a religious crackpot.. it's scripted for him.
You do knows she a tory and a murdoch employee...
Bakersteven - nah, she calls herself a floating voter. She's not tory
I've always regarded Julia as a floater.
Jason Coleridge lol, yes I do.,do.
What an endearing gentleman.
Jacob is way too polite and courteous to descend to Harriet's level. Or George's for that matter.
I'm not a great fan of the Catholic Church, but that is my view, for my own reasons. I do, however, respect Jacob for NOT being afraid to talk about his faith. And (as he says) in a free society, WHY SHOULD HE BE? Look at the mess Tim Farron got in to. Jacob is fully able to keep his views and that of Parliament and the country's laws, separate. As Jacob rightly pointed out, it is not for him to judge other people and their lifestyles.
Excellent comment.
My ancestors were subject to demonetization from the Church a millennium ago, because they didn't follow it. Has taken me years to find out where I came from because of that. It's why I'm not a fan of it, but I do respect people's faith in it as things have moved with the times.
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JRM, would make a great PM.
Jacob is selling himself short..Sir, you would make a wonderful leader and the perfect PM, at this time in our history. As you said, You have served in no cabinet...Trump was never even a politician and look what happened to him. WE NEED YOU!!
We DESPERATELY need this man as PM.
For the next 30 years or so.
Mr Rees-Mogg, Please understand, EVERYONE wants you to be PM. The Tory party and the country. You may never have held a ministerial position, but that's your advantage. You have not been coloured by office, you would have a genuine and honest approach to the leadership.
I have a suggestion for Julia. Arrange a similar interview with Sadiq Khan and see how she gets on. Lol
Brilliant suggestion. Would he dare speak his true mind? Or would Taqiyya allow him to say what the average Brit agreed with while his own viewpoint is 180 degrees opposite.
So, basically you can claim whatever you like because everyones a liar...except you off course !! stupid fascist.
S No. The writer was being a fascist.
To people like you it always was. When you go around saying that a man is lying because you've read a part of the bible/koran, and you demonise him totally based on his religion then you are indeed a fascist. But, then you support them and agree with their views, you're an apologist for them.
I have read some of the comments on this string with utter amazement. I simply suggested that Julia was a professional and perfectly capable of interviewing Sadiq Khan (lol) to find out what he really stands for. If that makes me a fascist (people like you is the quote that beggars belief ) You dont know me you ignorant moron. If you have something to say say it cut out the meaningless insults. It shows a complete lack of intellect. What is your point? Noone should interview the mayor because he is a muslim voted in by muslims? Do tell.
I really hope he reconsiders his stance on leading this country. l love the guy.
Listen, my British friends, you would do a great service to your country by supporting this man and others like him.
Love moggy 👍🏻
Love Julia 👍🏻
Honest and direct but mostly correct.
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As an atheist that believes strongly in a woman's right to choose - I fully endorse this man. I value honesty, moral conviction and the fight for free speech highly, and they are as rare as hen's teeth in politics. JR-M has those qualities in buckets.
The more of the views of J R-M one hears, the more one realises that he is absolutely essential to getting the Conservative Party back on track, back to what Conservatism is all about. They should stop trying to be New Labour Mark II.
Seems to me that he's done all of the hard work of becoming a Prime Minister by just out and out, telling the truth.
A lesson to us all.
No, we want you as you The Mogg. Jacob your nation needs you really we do.
Amazing to witness the dignity and class and civility and quiet confidence with which he handles incredibly insolent and presumptuous questions about his family and personal beliefs. She sets out to make him look foolish, but is herself ultimately shown to be an arrogant and ignorant and rude idiot. JR-M for PM!
Well mannered , well educated and a decent man . What a breath of fresh air .
I have fundamental disagreements with JRM on many subjects but I admire his honest, forthright and decent views and would happily vote for him. He doesn't mince words, he doesn't dissemble and he doesn't pretend to be something that he isn't - what a refreshing view!
I love the no bull shit attitude from Julia, and Moggs should be PM.
Now I agree With JRM even more, Mr Mogg you are a truly great man
So nice to listen to an interview between two thoroughly nice people, a pleasure.
JRM: Decency, honesty, truthfulness, courage, intelligence, gracefulness, curious.
Fantastic couple of people here.
Brilliant interview, thank you. When JRM talks, I listen.
I received an e-mail from Jacob Rees-Mogg at work today. Had to call him back to clarify some issues. Was suddenly feeling a bit star struck and had to compose myself/psyche myself up so as not to say anything stupid. Dialled the number and.....no reply. So gutted. Just had to send back an e-mail in response. Probably for the best as I'm sure I would have blurted out something about #moggmentum and embarrassed us both lol
JRM's ressurrecting the spirit of our great heritage of rationalism and individual responsibility at a time when many young people are being told by authority figures that they're either victims of the world or oppressors. He's a beacon of hope within a culture that seems intent on disembowling itself.
Yes we do want you; you are a truly decent man Mr Rees-Mogg.
Mogg runs circles around presenters like her :-)
Marvelous interview Julia, you and the "Mogg" are both splendid examples of British spirit & wisdom. There is hope for us yet !!
The miscarriage answer is; for there to be free will the existance of evil must be allowed, this is evil in all things (not just choices) but evil in the very fabric of reality to bring sorrow and negative effects. This is what forces there to be catastrophes and bad luck and miscarriages, all in order to allow humanity to choose. Describing it as evil may even be wrong, chaos could be the better view point, chaos to cause forks in the road - choices and terrible things you would not wish for.
Miscarriages happen, they are extremely distressing for the would be mother and everyone involved, i can think of nothing sadder than the loss of an innocent babies life. But...... there are so many reasons why they happen, a pregnancy is a state of vulnerability, i know someone who lost one because of a flight on an aeroplane, she said that the radiation was bad that day or something, who knows maybe an event could of taken place during the 1st pregnancy which caused a miscarriage and then damage to make it difficult to be successful in subsequent pregnancies. we just dont know, but blaming god is a cop out surely. we have to be smarter than blaming someone else for our own misfortune.
Either way i cannot even begin to imagine losing a child let alone 4, poor woman.
Oh I agree, I like Julia too and this fate I wouldn't wish on anyone.
Yes I thought chaos was the right word too, not evil. It's just random stuff happening. It seems religion is an attempt to hide from/explain it. I put my faith in it!
I don't even understand why the woman brought it up. As soon as she said "Why would God let that happen" you can tell she doesn't know anything about Christian theology like most atheists. I notice atheists often use this argument but don't seem to do the same with other religions.
"How could YOUR so called sun god allow such evil things to happen??" You won't hear that from an atheist. It's the same left wing bias against all things western and decent.
There is also the possibility, which frankly I don't understand why nobody ever considers, that these miscarried babies will end up in heaven anyway. Our miserable, brief experience here on earth is so insignificant compared to eternity in heaven, I find the problem of evil just trivial. Seriously, if you accept the concepts of heaven and hell, literally the worst death you could imagine becomes trivial. It is totally irrational to worry about it. Maybe I grew up around too many video games and books but it seems to me a nice life here on earth is +50. A terrible death here on earth is -100. Heaven is +1000000000. Hell is -1000000000. Seriously, who cares about how your life goes here?
yes I want to give him a big hug, what a delightful man
Julia - make sure you know what you are talking about before asking Jacob about his Faith.
Actually Julia is also a Catholic, or at least she was, she went to school with R-M, although she did say there that she is now an Atheist.
He's achieved a hell of a lot since Uni Julia...let it be noted.
...and that some folk develop much later in life.
A rare individual in Politics, a "toff" with some sound views.
Jacob Rees Mogg we really do want you sir step up !!!!
This wonderful man represents everything that we have lost - a true conservative, honest man.
Jacob, people actually DO want YOU because you have honesty, integrity, intelligence and great statesmanship skills. I would vote very specifically for you for those qualities (plus of course, you're a very coherent Brexiteer!) Whatever you do, keep talking to Britain.
I’m from Frome , Somerset and JRM gets my vote ,, disagree with him on many things , but he’s honest A rare thing in politics
Every time I hear or see an interview with Jacob I get to like him more and more.
Jacob Reese-Moggs honesty and courage in stating precisely what he believes, and actually giving reasons for them is a breath of fresh air. Mark my words, he WILL be PM of the UK one day. Not because of his beliefs, and not in spite of them. Rather, because of his conviction, character, and courage. The West does not need this man, the West needs MEN like this man. A true inspiration of intelligence when under fire!
Such an intelligent fellow - able to politely explain his position eloquently - wish he was my MP.
I'm Canadian and I would vote for him as Prime Minister.
He is a caring man who believes in the people.
The greatest modern PM Britain never had. However I havent given up hope. Go for it Jacob.
I imagine Jacob doesn't want to be bumped off as he knows he isn't the candidate the elite would want, i.e. he has morals, is straight forward and I would doubt he could be corrupted.
Moggy for PM. Great man. No left-wing political correctness bullshit with this guy. He's a free thinker.
Nothing but respect for this man and his views and I say that as an Ulster Protestant////Britain needs men and women with moral standing who wont lie for personal and political profit ////////
thank you really enjoyed the interview .
What a lovely man! And what a lovely interview!
More than 6 months later the call for Jacob as PM is louder and everything I was going to write in the comments has been said better by previous commentators so 10/10 to the top commentators.
Good man.
I love Jacob Rees Mogg but Julia Hartley Brewer gets me all hot and bothered. lol
Peter Nicho
JRM seems to be liked by all, but of course Julia has her knockers.
The only thing I disagree with Rees-Mogg about is his opinion on Gideon (George) Osborne.Osborne is a cnut
I agree. Osborne is a slimy chancer and piece of shit.
But even if Rees Mogg thought so, I doubt he would be the kind of bloke to come straight out with it. Far to decent and diplomatic. He was however a little too complimentary for my own liking though.
I agree there pal.
I think Jacob Rees Mogg is a fascinating father to his six children and a wonderful husband to his wife Helena. I think he is loved very dearly by his family and Nanny.
I am a fervent admirer of Jacob, honest, articulate, he realise no one can chase you if you're not running (and making excuses)
Great guy.
Have to love that man!
I'm atheist, for gay marriages and for abortion. He's one of the few that I can accept in his views, because he doesn't want to enforce those of his on me. He only asks that I agree that he may have his convictions and I will gladly grant (as much or as little as I have a say therein) him to have and express his beliefs. That is true democracy, contrary to most other buggers in Whitehall, or in Bruxelles, that is.
I can only hope that the Brits can actually perceive and appreciate his values, honestly, humblety and extraordinary clear intellect.
Ask a Muslim mp his or her views on gay marriage or abortion keep religion and politics separate
British people respect honesty and straight taking and Mogg is no Mong when it comes to that, he is a posh bastard, but I feel he has the charisma to win the vote of all classes 😉
As a Scotsman from a mining town killed by Thatcher never been a fan of Tory’s, but this man is a defo worthy candidate for PM
great interview, genuinely a really nice chap. 'The British bulldog doesn't behave like that!'
A very rare and refreshing politician, a man of principles and honesty, I was a lifelong labour voter before the total betrayal of the working class by the shower ....Blair, Campbell , Brown , Corbin , Abbot etc these people make me spit.if this man was in a position of leader , and I don't agree with all his views , he would have my vote .for what it's worth
My favourite politician - smooth talking, realistic and very much to the point.
I have a lot of time for both of these quality people.
#JRM4PM
Love Him.
Jacob is too modest thinking the British public would not want him as prime minister. Jacob , I believe I speak to every reasonably intelligent person with common sense I. The uk when I say you are the only person we trust to run this country. As an atheist and believer in abortion , believe religion is the scourge of society but a testament to your value as a great man is that even atheists are singing your praises. Your courage and conviction is unsurpassed. A man in a million
a nice gentlman, he listens, and has no airs or graces, honest, responsible, and i do believe sincere...
I love Julia's interview style, she doesn't hold back. Challenging and astute but without meanness
A real and respectable man. I would like to have him as an MP. I don't agree with everything he says but I believe he is a man of his word and that is rare.
He is right about the term "ordinary people". I looked up the definition of ordinary and I certainly do not come under that stereotype.
Whether or not you agree with Mr. Rees-Moog, he is unmistakably an honest respectable and extremely capable man and a formidable MP.
I VERY MUCH ADMIRE HIM.
I was quite worried at first when it seemed the Press and the Gallery began attacking Rees-Mogg for his views on the homosexual corruption of marriage and abortion, until I noticed so many commentators prefacing their criticisms with the concession that he is at least "honest". Honesty holds far more currency for a politician than old-fashioned views do against him. I'm confident that Rees-Mogg has profited from this controversy. "Ordinary people" and the talking heads of the Press genuinely admire this man. Whenever he speaks on BBC Question Time the audience is respectfully attentive and Dimbleby clearly enjoys his company.
I may not agree with everything Moggy says but I would back him up 100% if he was the PM...I believe he would be one of the best PM's ever...he has a rare combination of Honesty, Integrity, Intelligence and the true will to do the right thing...he gets my vote every time...
People want him to lead because he has a positive vision, he's incredibly principled and decent in how he behaves, without ever appearing weak.
YES ! Jacob Rees Mogg we do want you as Prime minister !
Well he would get my vote for being honest and “honourable”. Why on earth are so many of our politicians “third rate”
Stick to your guns Jacob. You have a lot of fans out here. It's so refreshing that someone publicly stands for their freedom of speech in the face of this extremism perpetrated by the left.
“ lm much older than you ... I must be “ what a Charming man 😀
WE'RE NOT JOKING JRM. WE WANT HONEST MEN TO LEAD US.