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Attorney General tried to stop no-deal Brexit

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Lord Hermer acted for Liberty , the human rights group, in an attempt to prevent Boris Johnson leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement.

Liberty claimed the case was neutral and non-political and Lord Hermers is strongly anti-Brexit .

Labour Government has commenced a major renegotiation of Britain ’s relationship with the EU .

Government says it will not reopen the divisions of the past and there will be no return to the customs union, the single market or freedom of movement.

Attorney General's role in Government is to provide impartial legal advice.

Sources close to the Attorney General’s Office said that decisions on policy are taken by the relevant Secretary of State and departments.