Eleanor Claire Reeves is a British barrister and politician who has served as Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for Northern Ireland since July 2026. She previously served as
Official portrait, 2023
Richard Simon Hermer, Baron Hermer is a British barrister and life peer who served as Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for Northern Ireland from 2024 to 2026.
Ellie Reeves
…General for England and Wales Advocate General for Northern Ireland Incumbent Assumed office 20 July 2026 Prime Minister Andy Burnham Preceded by The Lord Hermer Solicitor General for England and Wales In office 6 September 2025 – 20 July 2026 Prime Minister Keir Starmer Preceded by Lucy Rigby Succeeded by Andy…
Communities Secretary Michael Gove (pictured) said that Hermer had a "record of political commitments" on the topic
Hermer's official cabinet portrait, 5 July 2024
Hermer (right) at his swearing in as Attorney General, alongside Sarah Sackman as Solicitor General and Shabana Mahmood as Lord High Chancellor on 15 July 2024