<sod >But Mr Rees-Mogg, who became an unexpected favourite over the summer months to replace Theresa May in Downing StreetÂ played down speculation on Monday, insisting interest in him would fade as Parliament resumes after the summer recess.< eod>< sod > But Mr Rees-Mogg, who became an unexpected favourite over the summer months to replace Theresa May in Downing Street, played down speculation yesterday, insisting interest in him would fade as Parliament resumes after the summer recess.< eod>