Attorney General Lord Hermer KC was speaking after questions were raised over how his previous legal work, including representing former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams, could result in possible ...

Sienna Rodgers talks to Lord Hermer about his friendship with the Prime Minister and focus on the rule of law since taking up the post of Attorney General When Keir Starmer won the keys to No 10 ...

Our learned attorney general Lord Hermer (Richard Hermer KC) has been in the headlines a bit lately. But being in the media spotlight over his past clients hasn’t been the main change to the ...

Lord Hermer has not disclosed any earnings since joining the Government in July 2024, despite working in private practice right up to his appointment. Ministers are usually obliged to declare ...

Lord Hermer defended the importance of globally-binding judgments, backing Sir Keir Starmer’s approach to the conventions. He said: “If they are criticising the Government because it wants to ...

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 ...