Brexit: Bringing down Boris Johnson was a 'triumph' for Remainers, says Rees-Mogg

Boris Johnson's political disappearance may being traced looks back at his key role in the 2016 Brexit referendum, Jacob Rees-Mogg has claimed.

Brexit Opportunities Minister, a Johnson loyalist who backed Liz Truss for the Tory leadership , suggested Remainers seeking revenge helped bring him down.

'I think part of the reason has to be Brexit,' he told GB News about Mr Johnson's downfall. "There are a lot of people who don't appreciate the fact that we left the European Union. And therefore bringing down the Brexit standard bearer was a triumph for them."

He added: "And you've had people like Lord Heseltine and Lord Adonis saying 'no Boris, no Brexit'. And I think they really meant it. And I really hope it doesn't. is not true."

Mr. Rees-Mogg also called on Labor MP Harriet Harman to 'resign' as chair of the Commons inquiry into whether the Prime Minister lied about Partygate.

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