Keir Starmer's appointment of Richard Hermer as attorney general is viewed as a defining move for his government, potentially shaping its future. Despite accusations from Conservatives of conflicts of interest and criticism from some Labour members, many government figures argue Hermer has improved legislative quality. His previous role as a public law barrister makes him key to legal decision-making. Challenges posed by his strict adherence to legal processes have led to allegations of delaying important bills, yet some also recognize his efforts to refine poorly drafted legislation.
Senior ministers and advisers told the Guardian that rather than impeding it, the attorney general had helped fix poorly drafted legislation.
Hermer is accused of slowing things down include the border security bill and the Hillsborough law to establish a duty of candour for public officials.
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