Emily Thornberry, former Shadow Attorney General, was not appointed as Attorney General in the new Labour cabinet, with Richard Hermer KC given the role instead.

Emily Thornberry, former Shadow Attorney General under Keir Starmer, expressed her surprise and disappointment at being snubbed for the role of Attorney General in the new Labour cabinet. Thornberry had served as shadow Attorney General when Labour was in opposition but was not given the cabinet role after the party won power. Sir Keir opted to make Richard Hermer KC a peer and appointed him as Attorney General instead.

July 08, 2024
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