Jacob Rees-Mogg

The business secretary said the former PM had a "great deal of support".

“The challenges we face now are even greater. Baker said he was backing Sunak in the interests of stability and that the return on Boris Johnson would be a “guaranteed disaster”. Rees-Mogg said he had spoken to Johnson adding: “Clearly he’s going to stand, there’s a great deal of support for him”.

Viewers spotted the detail as Rees-Mogg appeared on a BBC political show this morning.

One Twitter user penned: "Jacob Rees-Mogg's mantelpiece clock has an M at the 12 spot, an O at the three and G's at the six and nine points. [Rishi Sunak](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rishi-sunak) overnight, a truce has been [boldly ruled out](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-boris-johnson-refuses-cut-28308107) as the former chancellor has announced that he is running for the top job, while Boris backers insist that he will also stand in the bid. Twitter users were quick to share their hot takes online after spotting the personalised clock, which features the letters 'MOGG'. [Man found with serious injuries after police called to allotments](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/man-found-serious-injuries-after-25333786.amp) [It's not kids, it's wealthy businessmen in their fifties': Life in the town where supercars come to rev and race from all over](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/its-not-kids-its-wealthy-25317493.amp) [Parents told to 'say their goodbyes' to woman hit by cyclist](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/parents-told-say-goodbyes-woman-25291600.amp) [Race for PM LIVE: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak hold late night talks amid speculation over deal](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/race-pm-live-boris-johnson-25333444.amp) [People living on street at centre of armed police response as 'dangerous' dog shot dead describe moment GMP marksmen opened fire](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/people-living-street-centre-armed-25331927.amp) "Jacob Rees Mogg having a clock with the quarter hands spelling his own name is absolutely classic Jacob Rees Mogg energy," a third joked. [Johnson](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/boris-johnson) making a comeback as PM on Friday following [Liz Truss](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liz-truss) ' shocking resignation. While a sixth commenter said: "All this talk about Jacob Rees-Mogg's clock with his name on it reminded me of when, a decade ago, he called for Somerset to have its own time zone." #BBCLauraK." "Of course, Jacob Rees-Mogg has a MOGG clock" another added. The current business secretary told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that Johnson is "clearly going to stand" to become the next Prime Minister, as there's "a great deal of support for him", Rees-Mogg is known for his eccentric appearance and mannerisms, and viewers were left tickled but unsurprised by the strange feature after he appeared on a BBC political show to throw his support behind Boris Johnson in the race for Prime Minister this morning. Viewers tuned in to hear Rees-Mogg's thoughts after heavy speculation that Johnson will imminently throw his hat into the race, but were distracted by something rather different - a personalised clock that sat on the mantlepiece behind him.

No Tory candidate can beat Labour at the next election, polls show. But Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadine Dorries don't want to hear it...

With Rishi we will be in general election territory within weeks.— Nadine Dorries (@NadineDorries) Rees-Mogg for his part shared the Redfield and Wilton graphic – again showing Johnson losing – with the caption “Boris is a winner”. Convincing it is not, but they need something.

There has been speculation about whether the former PM will have enough support to make the final ballot, with allies of rival Rishi Sunak rubbishing claims he ...

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The business secretary says Boris Johnson has a strong mandate to lead the country despite being ousted in July.

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Jacob Rees-Mogg said Boris Johnson "had the numbers" to make it on to the leadership ballot. (Photo: Stefan Rousseau - PA Images via Getty Images).

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The business secretary says Boris Johnson has a strong mandate to lead the country despite being ousted in July.

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