Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (Image: AP)
Parliament should launch a treason probe into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Mandelson’s hyperlinks to Jeffrey Epstein, a senior MP has demanded. Former safety minister Tom Tugendhat mentioned a particular committee of MPs, friends and retired judges ought to look into the implications for the state.
He mentioned the problems go “beyond what a court could reasonably consider” – suggesting the inquiry ought to be capable to summon witnesses and demand proof. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson mentioned “all options” stay on the desk. Reform UK’s Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick has mentioned the get together would assist laws to forestall Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from ever turning into king.
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Tom Tugendhat (Image: Getty)
The former prince and Lord Mandelson are being investigated by police over allegations of misconduct in public workplace. Both deny any prison wrongdoing.
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor is accused of passing Epstein confidential materials from his time as a authorities commerce envoy. He has been arrested and launched whereas the investigation continues.
New Labour architect Lord Mandelson is accused of emailing delicate Cabinet info to Epstein on the peak of the Credit Crunch, whereas he was a minister in Gordon Brown’s administration.
Mr Tugendhat, a Tory MP, informed the Sun on Sunday: “This affair raises urgent questions about foreign influence and national security. What did the Palace know? What did ministers know? What else is being hidden?
“This goes beyond what a court could reasonably consider. Parliament must consider what it means for the country. If the worst is proved, do we need to revisit treason laws written 700 years ago?”
He added: “If these accusations are true, they expose something rotten at the top of the State. If they are not, the public needs proof that the guardrails are strong.
“Either way, Parliament must send a clear message – Britain will defend itself from every threat, even if it comes from the very top.”
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor spent 11 hours in police custody on Thursday, on his 66th birthday, earlier than being launched underneath investigation, after allegations he shared delicate info with Epstein throughout his time because the UK’s commerce envoy.
Detectives continued to look his former house, Royal Lodge, in Windsor, Berkshire, over the weekend.
Police officers at Sandringham (Image: Getty Images)
He has denied any wrongdoing over his hyperlinks to the convicted intercourse offender, however has indirectly responded to the most recent allegations.
Despite being stripped of his title final 12 months, the previous Duke of York continues to be eighth in line to the throne and an Act of Parliament could be required to take away Andrew and stop him from ever turning into king.
It is known Keir Starmer’s Government will contemplate introducing such laws as soon as police have completed their investigation into the King’s disgraced brother.
Reform UK’s Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick mentioned the get together would assist laws to forestall Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from ever turning into king.
He informed Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips on Sky: “If the Government bring forward this Bill with the support of the King, then we will back it.
“We have to be realistic, Andrew is the eighth in line to the throne, so there’s no chance of him becoming our monarch.
“And so Parliament really should be focused on things that are more important to the public, whether that’s economy, crime, the health service, immigration, but if the Bill does come before Parliament then we’ll support it.”
Lord Mandelson – who has additionally had his two properties searched by police – was seen leaving his north London house on Saturday.
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