Starmer’s mate Attorney General Richard Hermer is coming up with ever-more creative ways to indulge his obsession with the “rule of law.” He’s now arguing that it’s key for economic growth…
According to City A.M., Hermer will use his speech at the launch of the Legal Livery Group tonight to say:
“Trust in our institutions, in our courts, and in the rule of law that has made Britain a safe and reliable place to do business. It is why global firms settle their disputes in our courts. And it is why our markets continue to grow, to create jobs for families and apprenticeships for young people.”
Never mind that a mountain of rules and over-zealous regulation is holding the economy back – the very problem Reeves promised to tackle when she assured the City at her Mansion House speech that she would cut red tape. Though as Guido revealed, the government has since admitted they are actually “not aiming to deregulate”. Meanwhile, businesses are bracing for a harsh winter come the Budget…