Labour's top legal adviser has sparked fresh anger and calls for his removal by saying adhering to international law 'goes absolutely to the heart' of Keir Starmer's foreign policy aims.
Lord Hermer said ministers were 'united' on the need to comply with 'with all forms of law', saying it was vital to revitalising the UK on the world stage.
It comes amid ongoing questions about the influence of the human rights lawyer on the government headed by his old friend Sir Keir, with claims he is trying to set policy rather than provide advice.
The PM is currently under pressure to beef up his government's lukewarm support for the strikes by Donald Trump's US against nuclear targets in Iran.
Critics warned that ministers had been left 'paralysed' over the issue after Lord Hermer advised that joining Israel's attacks on Iran, which began 11 days ago, would break international law, something that is disputed.
