Jacob Rees Mogg Attempted To Recite John Barnes’ World In Motion Rap And Everyone Had The Same Reaction

Football fever swept through the Commons on Thursday, with unexpected results.
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Whether it’s been renditions of Sweet Caroline in the stands, or Atomic Kitten releasing a reworked version of Whole Again, there’s been plenty of incredible musical moments during Euro 2020.

However, one contribution that no-one expected – or indeed asked for – came as football fever swept through the House Of Commons on Thursday, following England’s historic semi-final win against Denmark.

The moment in question saw Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg attempting to recite John Barnes’ rap from New Order’s World In Motion.

Yep, not a sentence we thought we’d be writing today, but here we are.

Speaking in his usual drawl, the end result was, well, watch for yourself...

"Can I reassure you Mr Speaker... we ain't no hooligans"

House of Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg attempts to recite John Barnes' rap from New Order's World In Motion. pic.twitter.com/rKGujAQG1s

— LBC (@LBC) July 8, 2021

Needless to say there was plenty of reaction online...

pic.twitter.com/8pVTdjEbQh

— Paul Adams (@pauladams2361) July 8, 2021

What a way to completely destroy such an iconic song 😂 https://t.co/7FxGmCQyl3

— Harry Foster (@harryjay94) July 8, 2021

Alexa, show me something utterly embarrassing https://t.co/kWgXhUE1Sw

— Jay Stone (@JayStoneUK) July 8, 2021

So much cringe https://t.co/2sLUyc5Q8Q

— Tim 4 x 🏴 #1 Franklin reply guy (@ukinsurancebro) July 8, 2021

this is the worst thing i’ve ever seen https://t.co/rZgWC0bqy6

— mia (@miaaaah94) July 8, 2021

Thanks, I may never be able to listen to that song and possibly new order again https://t.co/LNW2Ew2WaE

— Andy McMinn (@Andy_McMinn) July 8, 2021

Fuck! I guess I am an Italy supporter now. Thanks, Mogg. https://t.co/7t3vMeSCFI

— Dan Brimley (@danbrimley) July 8, 2021

No. No. No. No. No. https://t.co/E0hGrIhn7k

— Sarah Nealey 💙 (@Monkeystink) July 8, 2021

Football fans, however, were much more taken with Atomic Kitten’s live TV performance of Southgate You’re The One (Football’s Coming Home Again).

The trio appeared on Crouchy’s Year-Late Euros: Live on Wednesday, following the re-recording of their classic hit Whole Again, which has been turned into a chant by England fans.

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