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Lord Hermer is said to have cautioned against British engagement unless UK personnel are targeted

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The attorney general has warned Sir Keir Starmer that Britain becoming involved in US attacks on Iran could be illegal.

Richard Hermer has reportedly called on the prime minister to limit the UK’s involvement in the conflict to solely protecting its allies from being attacked.