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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Taylor

Calls for clarity over which matters Attorney General recused himself from

Attorney General Lord Hermer arrives in Downing Street (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

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said the information provided by Lord Hermer KC was not transparent enough, after he told the House of Lords he had withdrawn from giving advice on “certain matters” due to potential conflicts of interest.

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