GB News has officially announced plans for a new programme to be hosted by former government minister Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Rumours of the show first emerged last week but a confirmation had to be held back due to guidelines on ex-ministers taking new jobs.
In the programme, the former Minister for Brexit Opportunities will "debate the hot topics of the day and interview big-name guests from across the political spectrum" and will also regularly take the show on tour to live audiences around the country.
Rees-Mogg, who has previously hosted a show for LBC, said: "GB News is a bastion of free speech which clearly has its finger uniquely on the pulse of public opinion and does not talk down to its viewers and listeners.
"I have been impressed by the channel's independent-mindedness and its determination to talk to people with many different perspectives, which is exactly what I will do on my programme."
GB News editorial director Mick Booker said: "Jacob is an authentic and authoritative voice of the Tory backbenches with his trademark common sense, refreshing directness, and an impish sense of fun. He's a terrific addition to the GB News family.
"The programme will embrace a range of guests and viewpoints from all sides of politics but will also explore some of Jacob's other wide-ranging interests.
"No doubt classic cars and good Somerset cider will feature at some point."
More details of the format of the show will be revealed in the coming weeks. body check tags ::
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