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Government considers law to remove Andrew from line of succession, LBC understands
UK government may legislate to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from succession amid police probe and public outcry; 82% of Britons support removal, YouGov poll finds.
- On Feb 20, the British government mulled passing a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor from the line of succession, with sources saying Sir Keir Starmer's government will act after police finish their investigation, requiring an Act of Parliament.
- After his Feb 19 arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, scrutiny intensified as US Department of Justice documents revealed alleged exchanges of government material, while a YouGov poll found 82% of British adults want Mountbatten-Windsor removed from succession.
- Thames Valley Police conducted a second day of searches at Royal Lodge, while UK authorities review US files revealing a $1.9m company and a 40 draft profit share linked to Epstein.
- Although King Charles III issued a royal warrant to strip Andrew's titles, only Parliament can change the line of succession, requiring an Act of Parliament and approval from all 14 Commonwealth countries, experts say.
- Public pressure has intensified and parties such as the Liberal Democrats and Scottish National Party are calling for removal, while at least nine British police forces and US authorities continue inquiries expected to run through the weekend.
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Total News Sources237
Leaning Left38Leaning Right37Center64Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
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