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Jacob Rees-Mogg Loses North East Somerset Seat to Labour with 5,000 Majority

Jul 5, 2024, 04:00 AM

Senior Conservative Jacob Rees-Mogg has lost his North East Somerset and Hanham seat to Labour's Dan Norris. Rees-Mogg, a prominent figure in British politics over the last 14 years, was defeated with Labour securing a majority of more than 5,000 votes. This loss marks a significant blow for the Conservative Party in the 2024 General Election. Prior to the election, there was a 53% likelihood that Rees-Mogg would lose his seat.