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What is Jacob Rees-Mogg doing in Dublin?
Rees-Mogg has defended offshore tax havens, and his vast wealth which has been estimated to be in excess of £100 million when combined with his wife’s expected inheritance, has left him open to the criticism that he cannot understand the lives and concerns of many ordinary people. In 2018, Somerset Capital opened an investment fund in Dublin.
Who is David Rees-Mogg and why is he in the government?
Following Johnson’s election as leader on 24 July 2019, Rees-Mogg was appointed Leader of the House of Commons, replacing Mel Stride. He also became Lord President of the Council and attends cabinet meetings in the Johnson government. This is the first time that Rees-Mogg has been in a government cabinet.
What has Jacob Rees-Mogg said about the EU and referendums?
Rees-Mogg’s public statements on the European Union and referendum on membership have changed over time. In 2011, referring to the then proposed European Union membership referendum Rees-Mogg suggested a process with two referendums, saying: “Indeed, we could have two referendums.
Who is Lord William Rees-Mogg?
Lord William Rees-Mogg, ex-editor of The Times, father of Jacob, leading light of the Brexit revolution. I did not have to agree with its essential philosophy to recognise that the book is the product of very large brainpower, sweeping far and wide in historical research and analysis.
How many siblings does David Rees-Mogg have?
He was one of five children, having three elder siblings, Emma Beatrice Rees-Mogg (born 1962), Charlotte Louise Rees-Mogg (born 1964) and Thomas Fletcher Rees-Mogg (born 1966), and one younger sister, Annunziata Rees-Mogg (born 1979).
Who is David Rees-Mogg’s nanny Veronica Crook?
Growing up, Rees-Mogg was primarily raised by the family’s nanny Veronica Crook, whom he describes as a formative figure. Crook now looks after Rees-Mogg’s own children, having worked for the family for over 50 years.