Could Jacob Rees Mogg's Religion Prevent Him From Ever Being Pm?

[sandyRoe]

Can a RC hold that office?

[Islay]

I don't know but something should stop him from ever being PM!!

[Jackdaw33]

In theory yes, but in practice probably not as he is responsible for advising on senior appointments in the C of E. Anyway, it is not his religion which will prevent him from becoming PM but the fact that he looks as though he has come straight out of a P G Wodehouse novel.

[jno]

I think they're even allowed to marry royals these days, though not become king/queen. "King Quintus" doesn't sound very British. But I don't think voters care much either way (except that non-Londoners often seem curiously interested in the London mayor's religion).

[Buenchico]

Roman Catholics have been allowed to become MPs since the passing of the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829. Since then there has never been a ban on a RC becoming PM. (Tony Blair converted to Roman Catholicism).

The ban on anyone married to an RC from ascending to to British throne (imposed by the Act of Settlement 1701) was removed by the Succession to the Crown Act 2013.

[Jackdaw33]

That is correct. The law was changed a few years back. Royals can now marry RCs without being excluded from the line of succession but they are still excluded if they become RCs themselves.

[Jackdaw33]

Prince Michael was excluded but has since been restored. The Duke of Kent was not excluded because at the time of his marriage the Duchess was not an RC.

[dannyk13]

https://www.quora.com/Is-it-true-that-a-Roman-Catholic-cannot-be-Prime-Minister-or-K...
5 Aug 2017 - There's absolutely nothing stopping a Catholic becoming PM. In fact, Iain Duncan Smith, leader of the Opposition during the early Blair years, was a Roman Catholic. Had he not resigned as leader and had the Tories won the 2001 General Election, he'd have become PM.

[Jackdaw33]

If the Tories had won the 2001 election William Hague would have become PM.

[ToraToraTora]

don't see why, Saint Tony was a Catholic.

[Jackdaw33]

Blair did not officially convert until after he left office.

[ichkeria]

Not sure about his religion. Hopefully ‘people’s common sense’ will do the job :-)

[Kromovaracun]

I hope so.

[Canary42]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4399518/jacob-rees-mogg-says-hes-more-likely-to-become-pope-than-pm-despite-support-from-tory-fans/

[cassa333]

Why do they all trot off to church on a Sunday and whenever there is a catastrophy they say the victims etc are in our prayers. Oh that’s right religion. It is there already. We even have Muslim mayors around the country.

As JRM has been at pains to explain his religious views are his and even if he were PM he would not be able to change laws etc. They are conscious votes that anyone can vote any way they chose.

Using his religion as an excuse not to be PM is laughable. As is the way someone looks.

[Jackdaw33]

That rules you out too, then.

[cassa333]

Clearly deluded? Please explain.