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Under-fire Attorney General says he has recused himself ‘from certain matters’

The Government’s top law officer has revealed he has recused himself from advising ministers on “certain matters” but could not give details as he was bound by convention. Attorney General Lord Hermer KC was speaking after questions were raised over ...

27 Jan 2025 at 17:35

Calls for clarity over which matters Attorney General recused himself from

The Government has come under renewed pressure to reveal which matters the Attorney General has recused himself from advising ministers on, over links to his previous legal work. The Conservatives said the information provided by Lord Hermer KC was ...

06 Feb 2025 at 11:47

Kemi Badenoch questions if Attorney General believes in UK and its values

Kemi Badenoch has questioned whether the Government’s top legal adviser believes in the UK and “everything we stand for”. The Conservative Party leader raised doubts about the suitability of Lord Hermer as Attorney General during her weekly clash ...

12 Feb 2025 at 13:31

Whereabouts of Attorney General raised after complaint peers ‘never see him’

Questions have been asked at Westminster over the whereabouts of Attorney General Lord Hermer as records show he has spoken just four times at the despatch box since taking up his role last summer. Contributions by the Government’s top law ...

13 Feb 2025 at 15:10

Southport killer’s sentence will not be referred for appeal – Attorney General

The Southport child killer’s sentence will not be referred to the Court of Appeal, the Attorney General has said. Axel Rudakubana, 18, was jailed for minimum of 52 years in January, after murdering three girls at a dance class, but the ...

14 Feb 2025 at 22:30

Starmer faces further calls to sack his Attorney General

Sir Keir Starmer has faced further calls to sack his Attorney General, with the Conservatives claiming Lord Richard Hermer thinks “rape is less serious than Twitter comments”. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp argued Lord Hermer ...

02 Jun 2025 at 16:46

Ministers ‘believe’ Palestine recognition is compliant with international law

The Government “believe” the plan to recognise a Palestinian state is compliant with international law, a minister has said. Business minister Gareth Thomas described the decision as a “political judgment” after a group of ...

31 Jul 2025 at 09:46

Top lawyers warn Starmer recognising Palestine could breach international law

Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to recognise a Palestinian state could break international law, an influential group of peers has warned. Some 38 members of the House of Lords, including some of the UK’s most eminent lawyers, ...

30 Jul 2025 at 22:26

PM says he ‘particularly’ listens to hostages after Palestine backlash

Sir Keir Starmer has said that he “particularly” listens to hostages after a British-Israeli woman who was held captive by Hamas criticised his pledge to recognise a Palestinian state. The Prime Minister said there is ...

31 Jul 2025 at 15:38

US air strikes on Iran were absolutely necessary, says Patel

Dame Priti Patel has urged ministers to “come off the fence” over whether US air strikes on Iran “were absolutely necessary” earlier this summer. The Conservative frontbencher pressed Foreign Office minister Hamish ...

07 Jul 2025 at 20:02

Jenrick warned not to prejudice future proceedings against Kneecap rapper

The Attorney General has warned Robert Jenrick not to prejudice a future appeal on the decision to drop terrorism charges against Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh. The 27-year-old was charged with the alleged ...

07 Oct 2025 at 11:22

Hermer and Jones summoned to public hearing on China spy case collapse

Attorney General Lord Hermer and Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones have been summoned to a public hearing on the collapse of the China spy case. Parliament’s Joint Committee on the National ...

21 Oct 2025 at 13:30

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