Jacob Rees-Mogg says ‘get perspective’ to Andrew Marr over Partygate anger

Jacob Rees-Mogg has suggested people need to “get perspective” after Andrew Marr spoke about his “intense anger” over his father’s death at the same time lockdown-breaking parties were held in Downing Street.

The LBC broadcaster hit out at the cabinet minister’s failure to apologise for calling the Partygate scandal “fluff”, explaining how only a limited number of people were able to attend his father’s funeral.

Mr Rees-Mogg, however, disregarded his comment.

“What is happening now two years on... one has to get a sense of perspective,” he said.

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