Jacob Rees-Mogg faced criticism this evening for lounging back in his seat during an emergency debate on Brexit.
The Leader of the House seemed very relaxed ahead of a crucial vote when a rebel alliance of MPs voted to seize control of Commons business.
Labours Anna Turley MP described him as looking like the physical embodiment of arrogance, entitlement, disrespect and contempt for our parliament.
He was called out during the debate by Green Party MP Caroline Lucas for his contemptuous body language.
She said: For the benefit of Hansard, the leader of the house has been spread across around three seats, lying down as if that was something very boring for him to listen to tonight.
People on Twitter quickly noticed the disrespectful position, with one user writing: Sit up, man! Youre meant to be the Leader of the House of Commons. Its the front bench not a sun lounger. Show some bloody respect.
The physical embodiment of arrogance, entitlement, disrespect and contempt for our parliament. pic.twitter.com/XdnFQmkfCS
— Anna Turley MP (@annaturley) September 3, 2019
Sit up, man! Youre meant to be the Leader of the House of Commons. Its the front bench not a sun lounger. Show some bloody respect. pic.twitter.com/S2NmAuzymW
— Kevin Ward (@KevinWardMedia) September 3, 2019
Video of @CarolineLucas scolding the Leader of the House over his posture and attitude to the #ResistanceBill debate. https://t.co/A8mA1EZnee pic.twitter.com/p3JqqvGzFI
— The Dragon Fairy (@Puffles2010) September 3, 2019
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Several pictures from the House of Commons chamber appeared to show the politician with his eyes closed, apparently fed up with the debate.
It came after he gave a speech describing the bill MPs want to use to stop a no-deal Brexit as constitutionally irregular.
He claimed those supporting the emergency motion were an Illuminati who are taking the powers to themselves and warned Parliament should not undertake the role and functions of the executive.
Challenged on his support of Johnson proroguing Parliament, Mr Rees-Mogg said parliament was due to break for party conference season anyway, adding: That is why we are taking four or five days of parliamentary time – that is not, in any sense, an abuse.
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