Jacob Rees-Mogg lands his own show on GB News
‘He has an impish sense of fun’: Jacob Rees-Mogg lands his own show on GB News
- Tory MP for North East Somerset will join Nigel Farage and Eamonn Holmes
- The backbencher will interview ‘big name guests’ and ‘debate hot topics’
Former Tory Cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has landed his own show on GB News, it was revealed yesterday.
The Tory MP for North East Somerset will join the likes of Nigel Farage and Eamonn Holmes on the channel, which launched in June 2021.
According to the broadcaster, his show will see the backbencher interview ‘big name guests’ and ‘debate the hot topics of the day’. It will include guests from ‘across the political spectrum’.
Former Tory Cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has landed his own show on GB News
Mr Rees-Mogg, a keen Brexiteer and vocal supporter of Boris Johnson, will also take his show ‘on tour’ around the country in front of live audiences.
The MP said: ‘I have been impressed by the channel’s determination to talk to people with different perspectives, which is exactly what I will do.’
GB News editorial director Mick Booker said: ‘Jacob is an authentic and authoritative voice of the Tory backbench with his refreshing directness, and an impish sense of fun.’
Rees-Mogg pictured in October 2022
He added: ‘He’s a terrific addition to the GB News family. ‘The programme will embrace a range of guests and viewpoints from all sides of politics but will also explore some of Jacob’s other wide-ranging interests.
‘No doubt classic cars and good Somerset cider will feature at some point.’
Mr Rees-Mogg previously served as Brexit opportunities minister and also briefly as business secretary.
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