US EditionUK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew
The UK government supports releasing vetting files on Andrew's 10-year trade envoy role amid Epstein-linked allegations, following a parliamentary motion led by Liberal Democrat Ed Davey.
- On Tuesday, the House of Commons approved a motion to force the release of vetting documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's trade envoy role, with the government supporting it.
- After US releases of Epstein files last month, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct but released without charge as investigations continue.
- In the Commons, criticism coincided with the arrest of Peter Mandelson, who was questioned for over nine hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to Epstein, and later released on bail.
- Bridget Phillipson said the government would "push ahead" with publication in early March, but officials warned police guidance will determine which files can be released.
- Tuesday's debate marks a rare Commons departure from deference to the monarchy, reflecting growing scrutiny of power by the Establishment and lasting implications for the House of Windsor.
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Searches concluded at Andrew's former residence - as MPs back release of files relating to his trade envoy appointment
Officers said their "investigation remains ongoing" following the arrest and subsequent release of the former prince on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
‘Stain on our country’: Ministers vow Andrew envoy files release as Epstein scandal engulfs monarchy and politics
LONDON, Feb 25 — Britain’s government committed Tuesday to releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew’s past role as a trade envoy, after the Jeffrey Epstein scandal widened with the arrest of a veteran UK politician.The fallout from the publication last month by US authorities of millions of files related to late sex offender Epstein is reverberating around the British monarchy and political circles.It has piled pressure on Prime Minister Keir Sta…
By Christian Edwards and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN. In the days following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's extraordinary arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the former prince has faced a series of allegations regarding his time as the UK's trade envoy and his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor faces questions about how he could have traveled to visit Epstein and whether he could have…
Epstein files: Parliament debates Andrew allegations
Lord Mandelson has said his arrest was prompted by a “baseless suggestion” that he was preparing to leave the UK and move abroad. The former Labour politician who was held at a police station until the early hours of Tuesday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office says he will cooperate with the police investigation and “clear his name”. It comes as members of parliament debated the allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in t…
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DNyuzU.K. lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince Andrew
British lawmakers approved a motion to publish confidential papers after former Prince Andrew was arrested on allegations he shared government reports with Jeffrey Epstein.
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