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Attorney General’s Office: Conflicts of Interest

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Thursday 23rd January 2025

(1 day, 21 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Rigby Portrait The Solicitor General
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I do not agree, I am afraid.

Antonia Bance Portrait Antonia Bance (Tipton and Wednesbury) (Lab)
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Does the Attorney General’s experience, having served both as a distinguished advocate and now as a Law Officer, not make him uniquely qualified to uphold the rule of law and advise the Government appropriately?

Lucy Rigby Portrait The Solicitor General
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for her question, and it will be no surprise to hear that I very much agree with her. Lord Hermer is an extraordinarily experienced barrister, and he brings that experience to his role as Attorney General.

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