Jacob Rees-Mogg Admits Attempt To Topple Theresa May Might Not Happen Anytime Soon

'Dad's Army' coup attempt appears to have faltered.

Jacob Rees-Mogg has admitted he might have failed to secure the support he needed to oust Theresa May, as the attempted coup was described as having gone a bit “Dad’s Army”.

The leading backbench Brexiteer warned fellow Tory rebels on Tuesday morning they risked missing their one chance.

“I think it is now or the Prime Minister will lead the Conservatives into the next election,” he said on Tuesday morning.

Asked if the assault on May had gone...
source: The Huffington Post

2018-11-20 14:47
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