Emily Thornberry ‘sorry and surprised’ not to be given cabinet role by Starmer
by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor from on (#6P24P)
Former shadow attorney general says she is leaving cabinet but that nothing can detract from party's historic victory'
The former shadow attorney general Emily Thornberry has said she is very sorry and surprised" not to be appointed to the role in the new Labour cabinet, after Keir Starmer appointed the human rights barrister Richard Hermer to the role in government.
Thornberry, who was a longstanding member of the shadow cabinet under Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn, had been widely expected to get another post but has not so far been offered one.
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