Attorney General under fire for keeping past earnings secret

Lord Hermer accused of breaking convention

The Attorney General, Lord Hermer, is facing criticism for not disclosing his past earnings, with ex-law chiefs calling it a clear break from normal practice. Despite typically revealing payments received after taking office, Lord Hermer has chosen to keep his finances private since being appointed by Sir Keir Starmer in July.

Accusations of irregularity and hypocrisy

Former barristers Sir Michael Ellis and Sir Robert Buckland have labeled the situation as extraordinary and highly irregular. Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has called for an investigation into Lord Hermer, accusing him of hypocrisy and breaking convention by not making the usual disclosures.

This move has sparked questions about what the Attorney General might be hiding, especially considering his recent recusals from certain cases without specifying which ones.