Labour's top legal adviser has sparked fresh anger and calls for his removal by saying that adhering to international law 'goes absolutely to the heart' of the Prime Minister's foreign policy aims.
Attorney General Richard Hermer said ministers were 'united' on the need to comply 'with all forms of law', saying it was vital to revitalising the UK on the world stage.
It comes as questions swirl over the influence of the human rights lawyer on the Government headed by his old friend Sir Keir Starmer, with claims he is trying to set policy rather than provide advice.
The Prime Minister is currently under pressure to beef up his administration's lukewarm support for the US strikes authorised by Donald Trump 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 on June 13, would break international law, something that is disputed.
