Jacob Rees-Mogg is thinking about throwing his hat into the ring for the position of Prime Minister, say reports. The Brexit Opportunities Minister has been an outspoken supporter of current PM Boris Johnson, who is standing down following a series of controversies.
Mr Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset, is a right-wing Eurosceptic who would see himself as the 'continuity Boris' candidate for the role of Tory leader. Sources say he has spoken to a number of Tory MPs on Monday morning to ask if he should put his name forward, reports The Telegraph.
He has previously served the government as Leader of the House of Commons, and was the chair of the influential pro-Brexit European Research Group.
