Tory Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of working 'four day week' while lecturing staff to get back to office

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A Tory Cabinet Minister lecturing workers about going back to the office has been accused of enjoying a four-day week.A leaked email shows Jacob Rees-Mogg, who is “suspicious” about people working from home on Fridays, does not take his ministerial “box” home with him on this day.SNP MP Pete Wishart said: “The hypocrisy is staggering.

While Jacob Rees-Mogg has been quick to harass civil servants with notes on their desks, he must have forgotten to put one on his own as he rushes out for an early weekend.” Rees-Mogg, the Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency, has called for the “rapid return” of civil servants to their offices in Whitehall now that Covid-19 restrictions have ended.

He was widely mocked for leaving a “passive aggressive” note on the desk of officials which stated: “Sorry you were out when I visited.

I look forward to seeing you in the office very soon.”Rees Mogg, dubbed the “Honourable Member for the 18th century” for his outdated attitudes, also joked that people who work from home on sunny days may actually be sneaking off to watch cricket.He said: “We’re going to have to compare notes with the Met Office.