Fourteen party members were suspended earlier this week, but Mr Lewis was first contacted over the page in October.
Conservative Chairman Brandon Lewis is facing renewed criticism of his handling of Islamophobia complaints, after leaked emails raised questions over his claim that the party had been taking"swift action" on the issue.
A follow-up email appears to have been sent in November, but according to Buzzfeed, no action followed until the website contacted the party with screenshots earlier this week, resulting in 14 members being suspended. The name of the group was"Jacob Rees-Mogg Supporters", but has no formal links or connection to the Conservative MP.
The former chancellor tells Sky News journalists should "shine a light" on the issue, amid calls for an inquiry
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