Jacob Rees-Mogg branded 'dinosaur' after his country estate hosts hunt meeting

Angry fox hunting protesters have slammed Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg as an “out-of-touch ­dinosaur” after his country estate hosted a meet.

The Mendip Farmers Hunt – allegedly filmed chasing a fox with hounds in January – was at Gournay Court, West Harptree, Somerset, on Saturday.

There is no suggestion Mr Rees-Mogg joined the hunt or it was illegal.

But the League Against Cruel Sports said: “This dinosaur is out of touch with a public opposed to fox hunting.”

Mr Rees-Mogg said: “The Mendip Farmers trail hunt in accordance with the law, so are welcome.”

Hunting with dogs was banned in 2004.

But the MP has said hunting “is the most humane way of controlling the fox population”.