UK: Jacob Rees-Mogg opposed to gay marriage and abortion – even after rape

Jacob Rees-Mogg opposed to gay marriage and abortion – even after rape
Conservative MP tipped to succeed Theresa May says he is against same-sex marriage and abortion in all circumstances

Jessica Elgot
Wednesday 6 September 2017

Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Conservative grassroots’ favoured candidate to succeed Theresa May, has said he is against same-sex marriage and opposes abortion even in cases of rape.

The Tory Eurosceptic MP, whose growing profile has seen him tipped for a ministerial role in the prime minister’s next reshuffle, said he was a practising Catholic and opposed abortion in all circumstances.

Continued at source: The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/sep/06/jacob-rees-mogg-opposed-to-gay-marriage-and-abortion-even-after