ATTORNEY General Lord Richard Hermer enjoyed a £1,500 taxpayer-funded stay at a luxury four-star hotel, stats show.
He and staff racked up the four-figure bill while at an event where he gave a speech promoting stronger EU links.
Lord Richard Hermer enjoyed a £1,500 taxpayer-funded stay at a luxury four-star hotel, stats show[/caption]
Lord Hermer and staff racked up the four-figure bill while at an event where he gave a speech promoting stronger EU links[/caption]
The controversial lawyer, appointed last year by PM Sir Keir Starmer, stayed at the Hotel Papadopoli in Venice — which has been described as an “emblem of elegance and legacy”.
Papers released by the Attorney General’s Office show £1,523 was paid on December 7.
Costs are said to include two aides.
A spokesman said: “The Attorney General’s Office remains committed to ensuring the most cost-effective way of travel, delivering best value for money for the taxpayer.”
Lord Hermer has been involved in a number of controversies during Sir Keir’s first year in office.
He has compared those calling to exit the European Court of Human Rights to Nazis.
And The Sun reported yesterday that he called claims the UK has a two-tier justice system “disgusting”.
