Jacob Rees-Mogg Defends 'Noisy' University Protests Against Him, as Cross-Party Figures Condemn Intimidation
Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Conservative MP, described protests against him at Cardiff University as "legitimate and peaceful, if noisy," after being chased off campus by a small group of demonstrators.
The protesters, who waved Palestinian and Revolutionary Communist party flags, shouted at Rees-Mogg as he was escorted to a waiting car by eight security guards.
Cross-party MPs criticized the protesters' behavior, with some expressing concern over the use of flags associated with violent conflicts.
Jacob Rees-Mog, a former Cabinet minister, was filmed being escorted into a security vehicle during a peaceful protest at Cardiff University.
The protester leaned over the car with a sign, but was pulled away by guards.
Rees-Mog described the protest as legitimate and peaceful, praising the university's security team for allowing free speech.
Jo Stevens, the shadow Welsh secretary, expressed concern over the footage.
The text expresses disagreement with certain actions, but condemns a culture of intimidation in politics.
The Conservative Party chair, Richard Holden, criticizes protesters for harassing and intimidating Jacob Rees-Mogg, an elected politician.
Holden believes such behavior harms the protesters' cause and is unacceptable.