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Tory MP for the 17th century Jacob Rees-Mogg was snapped from an unfortunate angle as he faced down protesters who stormed a fringe event yesterday.

The millionaire right-winger, who was branded a “despicable person”, asked for a “thoughtful debate”, adding: “Let’s leave my despicability to one side.”

A female protester challenged the MP about reports he profited from an abortion drug despite being opposed to terminations in all circumstances.

Rees-Mogg insisted: “That story is not true.”

(Image: Alan Davidson/ Silverhub)