Prime Minister Keir Starmer has instructed Attorney General Lord Hermer to attend a European human rights summit taking place in Moldova, according to government sources.

The engagement comes as Starmer's administration faces domestic political pressures, including the recent resignation of Health Secretary Wes Streeting, which has raised questions about the stability of his government.

The decision to participate in the Moldova summit represents part of the UK's ongoing engagement with European institutions on human rights matters, despite the changed relationship following Brexit.

Since the UK's departure from the European Union, successive governments have grappled with redefining Britain's relationship with European bodies and institutions. The past decade has seen significant shifts in how the UK approaches its European partnerships across various policy areas.

The Attorney General's attendance at the summit will focus on discussions around human rights frameworks and cooperation mechanisms between the UK and European partners. Details of specific agenda items or outcomes from the meeting have not been disclosed by Downing Street.