Former Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg made headlines during the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham for his unusual outburst about modern language use. The former Brexit advocate spent part of his speech yelling at chairs, all to criticize the term “chairperson.”
Rees-Mogg’s Election Loss
Rees-Mogg was once a key figure in the Brexit campaign and a popular Tory in Parliament. However, his political career took a hit when he lost his seat in the July general election. Labour’s Dan Norris won the newly formed Somerset North East and Hanham seat. After his victory, Norris proclaimed, “We’ve got Mogg-xit done.”
Now, Rees-Mogg is focused on media work. He has a role at GB News and is working on a new documentary titled Meet The Rees Moggs. The five-part series, set to air on Discovery+, will follow his life before and after the election.
His Rant About Language
At the conference, Rees-Mogg turned his attention to what he sees as unnecessary changes in language. He criticized the term “chairperson,” which has replaced “chairman” or “chairwoman” in many cases. Rees-Mogg’s rant was a reflection of his disdain for modern linguistic trends, which he views as part of a broader political shift.
“Why change something that worked perfectly fine before?” he questioned during the speech.
A New Chapter in Media
Despite losing his seat, Rees-Mogg remains in the public eye. His documentary will provide a glimpse into his personal life, featuring his wife, Helena de Chair, their children, and their nanny, Veronica Cook. It’s part of his continued effort to stay relevant outside of politics.
Rees-Mogg’s remarks at the conference may seem minor, but they reflect his larger resistance to cultural changes. His criticism of the term “chairperson” is just the latest example of his traditional views clashing with modern trends.
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