Jacob Rees-Mogg has said opposition MPs could avoid wearing face masks in the House of Commons “if they work a bit harder”. Scottish Nationalist Party MP Pete Wishart criticised maskless Tory MPs appearing in a packed Commons chamber during Prime Minister’s Questions – just one day after the government advised people should wear them in crowded places when surrounded by people they don't normally meet. Mr Rees-Mogg hit back, accusing opposition MPs of not attending parliament regularly enough to avoid the need for masks. Like us on Facebook: / theindependentonline Follow us on Twitter: / independent Follow us on Instagram: / the.independent Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content and live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB