UK eyes releasing files on ‘arrogant’ Andrew to clean away Epstein scandal ‘stain’

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The UK government is considering releasing documents related to Prince Andrew's time as a trade envoy (2001-2011) amid the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal. This follows the release of US files that have implicated British figures and increased pressure on the UK government to release its own vetting documents. The Liberal Democrats party has introduced a parliamentary motion to compel the release of these documents, citing Andrew's association with Epstein as a "stain" on the country. The move comes as both Andrew and former government minister Peter Mandelson have faced recent police scrutiny in connection to the Epstein case. The aim of releasing the files is reportedly to address the scandal and its impact on the UK's reputation.

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Andrew’s association with Epstein and Mandelson is a “stain on our country”.

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The former prince was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held the post of trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.

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Liberal Democrats tabled a motion in parliament to force the government to release vetting documents on Andrew.

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UK government supports releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew’s past role as a trade envoy.

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The UK government said on Tuesday it supported the release of documents on ex-prince Andrew’s past role as a trade envoy, hours after a veteran politician was quizzed by police in the widening Jeffrey Epstein scandal.US authorities last month published millions of files related to the late sex offender Epstein, containing revelations that have rocked British political and royal circles.It has ramped up pressure on Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to release its own vetting documents and sparked two separate, high-profile police investigations.The Liberal Democrats party tabled a motion in parliament on Tuesday to force the government to release vetting documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as trade envoy, a post he held from 2001 to 2011.The former prince was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office and his brother King Charles has said the “law must take its course”.Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey said Andrew’s association with Epstein and that of former government minister Peter Mandelson, who was arrested on Monday, were a “stain on our country”.

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