About this episode
The King’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested.The alleged offence: misconduct in public office. The arrest came after claims Andrew allegedly shared official documents during his time as UK Trade Envoy, with two emails in particular showing up in the latest Epstein files – although police haven’t yet released the specifics of their investigation.Police have searched Andrew’s homes, and at the time of recording the former Prince is in custody. He’s not yet been charged, and has previously – strenuously – denied any wrongdoing on these matters related to Epstein. The King has said “the law must take its course”. Oli Dugmore is joined by Will Lloyd in the studio.SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS:?? Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2LISTEN AD-FREE:?Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:? Ask a question – we answer them every Friday? Get our daily politics newsletter every morning?? Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
