Former cabinet minister and sitting Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg is joining GB News.

The broadcaster on Thursday confirmed rumours, first reported by the Daily Express last week, that it would employ the former Leader of the House of Commons.

The appointment comes almost three months to the day after Rees-Mogg left his last cabinet role in Liz Truss’ government. Cabinet Office rules typically prevent outgoing ministers from taking up new employment in the three months following their departure.