Jacob Rees-Mogg faces claims of ‘casual racism’ following ‘Yellow Peril’ comment

The UK Commons Leader used the phrase “Yellow Peril” in response to a question from an MP

Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Jacob Rees-Mogg has apologised after being accused of using an “extremely offensive racist term” in the UK's House of Commons.

The Commons Leader used the phrase “Yellow Peril” in response to a question from an MP.