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This is the moment a BBC debate about Brexit was interrupted by an anti-Brexit campaigner shouting for the Conservative government to get out of power.
Steve Bray, a well-known pro-EU campaigner, was removed from the debate after shouting: 'Tories out!'
He also heckled Tory MP and prominent Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg as he was led away, The Express reports.
Mr Rees-Mogg showed he clearly recognised the protester, and said: 'Steve, it's very nice of you to come and join us.
Steve Bray, a well-known anti-Brexit campaigner who often canvasses outside Parliament, was escorted from a Radio 4 debate, while shouting 'Tories out!'
Jacob Rees-Mogg wryly responded: 'I've said to [Bray] many times, he should stand for election if he wants to get his arguments across'
'For those of you listening at home, Steve Bray stands outside the House of Commons every day shouting.
'I've said to him many times, he should stand for election if he wants to get his arguments across.'
Former cabinet minister Mr Rees Mogg appeared on the Radio 4 debate, hosted by Mishal Hussein, arguing over the benefits of Brexit with oppenents Alastair Campbell and CBI boss Tony Danker.
The discussion about Brexit's impact has been a hot topic as the IMF forecast Britain to have the weakest major