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UK Attorney General Defends Cautious Stance on US Actions

1/10/2026

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UK Attorney General Richard Hermer defended the government's cautious stance on condemning the United States' attack on Venezuela, emphasizing statecraft and weighing breaches of international law.
He criticized Reform UK for potentially eroding workers' rights.
He expressed concerns about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
He acknowledged public skepticism toward politics but expressed confidence in Labour leader Keir Starmer's ability to improve his public image and governance.

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UK Attorney General Richard Hermer defended the government's cautious stance on condemning the United States' attack on Venezuela, emphasizing statecraft and weighing breaches of international law.
He criticized Reform UK for potentially eroding workers' rights.
He expressed concerns about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
He acknowledged public skepticism toward politics but expressed confidence in Labour leader Keir Starmer's ability to improve his public image and governance.