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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and department quit Elon Musk’s X over ‘abuse and misinformation’

The MP said the social media site ‘isn’t healthy for our democracy or our communities’

The Independent UK · Jul 2

CPS may face further action after judge criticises ‘fundamental errors’ in Fordingbridge press release

A top judge remarked that the errors sparked misinformation about the case

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Could Starmer beat Andy Burnham in a Labour leadership contest?

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The Independent UK · Jun 5

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Teenage rapists’ sentences to be reviewed by Court of Appeal after backlash, Starmer says

PM says he found the case, which saw two teenage boys spared jail, ‘distressing as a father’

The Independent UK · May 26

Starmer vows to avoid ‘mistakes of Iraq’ that have haunted Labour for decades

Prime minister does not believe US has a plan beyond ‘shock and awe’ stage, as some MPs dread what lies ahead

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

UK PM Keir Starmer blocks Donald Trump from using RAF bases for potential Iran strike

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly blocked Donald Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran, citing legal concerns. This comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and US military build-up. Trump had publicly urged the UK not to cede control of Diego Garcia, a key base, and suggested its use for…

The Times of India · Feb 19

Hermer blames collapse of China spy case on law ‘not fit for purpose’

The Attorney General said prosecutors had been working in ‘good faith’ to secure a conviction.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

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Labour accuses Robert Jenrick of ‘personal attack’ on attorney general

Party source says shadow justice secretary’s comments are attempt to disguise his own poor grip of the law

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

Attorney general trashes calls from Nigel Farage to leave the ECHR

Attorney general Richard Hermer said Britain would be left in ‘splendid isolation’ with Russia and Belarus if it left the ECHR

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

If the UK recognises Palestine does it risk breaking international law?

Senior lawyers criticising Starmer’s pledge have cited the Montevideo convention, which sets out four criteria

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025

Voices: Why are the British courts handing a propaganda win to the Myanmar junta?

COMMENT: The British legal system is being used to deliver a blow to democracy in Myanmar, writes Christopher Gunness. It’s now up to the attorney general and Labour government to do the right thing

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

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

Lord Hermer has faced questions about how his previous work could result in possible conflicts of interest in his Government work.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

Taylor Swift’s mother ‘negotiated police escort with Sue Gray’ as security row deepens

The Metropolitan Police is believed to have asked for legal advice about the motorcycle escort amid fears officers could be held responsible for any accidents

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024

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