Richard Hermer
Richard Hermer is a prominent barrister known for his expertise in public law and human rights. He has represented various high-profile cases and is recognized for his legal acumen and advocacy in complex legal matters. Recently, he was mentioned in a news article where Kemi Badenoch criticized him as a 'lefty lawyer' during a parliamentary session, highlighting the ongoing political tensions and the scrutiny faced by legal professionals in the context of government policy.
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Richard Hermer, the attorney general who has known Starmer since they worked as barristers.
How the Downing Street machine ensured Starmer survived to fight another day | Labour party leadership
United Kingdom· 2026-02-10
Richard Hermer, the attorney general and a close friend, told a regular private meeting of MPs.
Burnham will try again for Westminster return but declines offer of seat in 2027 | LabourUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Richard Hermer, the attorney general, raised serious concerns about the continuation of surveillance flights.
UK’s surveillance flights over Gaza raise questions on help for Israeli military | Defence policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-07
Richard Hermer, the attorney general, was challenged by peers regarding the prime minister’s announcement.
Minister dismisses peers’ claims that UK recognition of Palestine may break international law | Palestinian territoriesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-31
Richard Hermer is the current attorney general appointed by Starmer, who has faced criticism for his legal positions.
Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights? | Keir StarmerUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-29
Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior lawyer, expressed concerns about the legality of UK military involvement in attacking Iran.
US request to UK over Iran would have raised legal questions, ex-adviser says | IranUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-22
The Attorney General, Richard Hermer, is reported to have advised the UK government that any UK military involvement needs to be purely defensive in nature to remain within the law.
Is the UK about to get dragged into Iran-Israel conflict?United Kingdom· 2025-06-19
The attorney general, Richard Hermer, has reportedly warned him that UK involvement could be illegal.
What are the legal issues around Britain helping Trump bomb Iran? | IranUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-19
Richard Hermer is called upon by Gordon Brown to intervene in the email deletion allegations.
Gordon Brown makes criminal complaint against Rupert Murdoch’s media empire | Phone hackingUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-26
Hermer was mentioned as one of the least popular figures according to a poll.
‘Cabinet no longer feels safe’: Labour MPs criticise briefings against female ministers | LabourUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29
Richard Hermer is the Attorney General of England and Wales who opposed the plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Прокурора Англии обвинили в блокировке помощи Киеву за счет России — РБК
Russia· 2025-03-07Richard Hermer is the Attorney General of England and Wales who opposed the plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Прокурора Англии обвинили в блокировке помощи Киеву за счет России — РБКRussia· 2025-03-07Richard Hermer is the attorney general who was criticized by Kemi Badenoch during PMQs.
Starmer gives lesson in law 101 as KemiKaze crashes and burns again | John CraceUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-13