Robert Jenrick has compared “activist” judges to biased football referees as he pledged to give ministers powers to hire and fire them.

Shadow justice secretary says there should be no place for judges whose political activity undermines their neutrality

The Shadow Justice Secretary has the quango in his sights after it recommended this year that courts consider differential treatment based on factors such as race and ethnicity.

Robert Jenrick has compared “activist” judges to biased football referees as he pledged to give ministers powers to hire and fire them.