Jacob Rees-Mogg congratulates Nigel Farage on his election to parliament as he loses his own seat

“I listened to his speech with great interest, because I think he makes some valid points.”
Jacob Rees-Mogg congratulates Nigel Farage on his election to parliament and speculates on the future of the Conservatives as the party suffers losses across the country.
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[@johnallen7807]

A correct analysis, maybe if the Conservative Party had been "Conservative" for the last 14 years they would not be in the mess they are now!

[@AthelstanEngland]

Reform 14% and 4 seats. LibDem 12% and 71 seats!! Reform came second in 98 constituencies. Election reform is badly needed. Labour with just 34% only up 2% on 2019. Congratulations to Nigel.

[@Michelle-uh7qi]

As far as i know Mogg has never flip flopped on his opinions or arguements unlike most politicians, he does at least need respect for that.

[@davidryley4162]

JOIN REFORM JACOB.

[@malpreece5008]

Sorry to see Rees-Mogg lose his seat. He was one of the few conservatives left in the party.

[@cathywilson3146]

Mogg should join Reform - he aligns totally with the People's Contract.

[@garyteeley9637]

Mogg you are not the opposition mate...that is gone and so is your party , the new right is Reform

[@ruthgrace-sw5uj]

JRM needs to stay on GB news!!

[@happytimes6113]

Lucky Clacton! You couldn’t be better represented!

[@starofdavid9919]

Rees-Mogg should do the decent thing and join Reform UK.

[@mickcooper8605]

Jacob should of joined Reform.

[@gtjust8188]

Light at the end of a 5 year tunnel.

[@happytimes6113]

Spot on Jacob RM! Such a shame he lost his seat, the Tories will not learn from this.

[@martinhambleton5076]

Well done, Mr Mogg. Gallant in defeat and showing modesty, courtesy, and example to everyone.

[@Musical_Man_Guitar]

A big thank you to the voters of Clacton. You have started a positive change and I am grateful to each and every one of you!

[@luannefarmer]

I’m for Reform but I’m sad Mr Reese -Mog lost his seat. The gentleman is gone who was an asset sad

[@SloMoShort]

Reform have only 5 seats but will have the biggest voice in British politics for years

[@jeycalc6877]

Jacob join reform, you would have won easily if you were a reform candidate

[@lindat6910]

Nigel, you had the people. So proud of you!

[@ginojaco]

It's a beginning...