Jacob Rees-Mogg says he fears for women MP's safety from online trolls
SKY-PA Video emerged of the backbencher getting involved in a scuffle
The Brexiteer appeared on Sky News to discuss a talk he gave at Bristol University which was attended by protestors wearing balaclavas. Video emerged of the backbencher getting involved in a scuffle in which he attempted to de-escalate the situation. When asked if he feared for his safety, Mr Rees-Mogg replied: “What has happened is a peaceful protest got out of hand. "I intervened because I didn’t want anything like that to happen.
"Unfortunately, it became more scuffley. “I never felt threatened or unsafe. I am a lot more concerned about abuse of women MPs particularly on social media is much more troubling and dangerous.” Jacob Rees-Mogg spoke at a dinner hosted by a man who advocates the repatriation of “non-indigenous” Britons.
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When asked about this gaffe, he said: “That is a disgraceful organisation, I did not realise they had those views. “They were called the Traditional Britain Group, I thought it sounded harmless. “Clearly it was a mistake to go, I think it is a bad group.
“I made a mistake but one learns from one's mistakes. I am very sorry I made that mistake. “I think they have unpleasant views which I do not share.” When asked if the activists disrupted his talk in protest against this, Mr Rees-Mogg dismissed the idea.
SKY he Brexiteer appeared on Sky News to discuss a talk he gave at Bristol University
He added: “They didn’t mention the dinner, they just shouted. You can’t have a rational debate with someone who just shouts.” Mr Rees-Mogg caused controversy among students who raised questions about whether to ban the politician from giving his speech at Bristol. A video was posted on social media showing Mr Rees-Mogg involved in the fracas as a punch is thrown.
GETTY Mr Rees-Mogg said he did not fear for his safety