Lib Dems in bid to release files on Andrew trade envoy role
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- The Liberal Democrats will table a motion on Tuesday to compel the government to release documents related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 2001 appointment as UK trade envoy, including vetting records, following his recent arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- Party leader Sir Ed Davey apologized for his past support of Andrew's role, acknowledging he was unaware of the full extent of Andrew's actions, and emphasized the need for parliamentary scrutiny regardless of status or title.
- Allegations have emerged from US-released emails suggesting Andrew shared confidential government reports and investment information with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though Andrew has denied wrongdoing and has not commented on recent allegations.
- The government expressed caution about releasing documents due to the ongoing police investigation
