Brown Urges Police Probe Into Whether Andrew Used Raf Bases to Meet Epstein

Politics and the Shady Side of Trade Envoys

Brown’s move is a stark reminder that even former prime ministers can’t escape scrutiny. You might think this is new, but…

The story goes back to 2001 when Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor took on the role of UK trade envoy. A decade later, in 2011, Brown was still questioning his actions.

Brown’s Demands

According to reports, Brown wrote letters to six police forces—Metropolitan, Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley and others—suggesting that civil servants be questioned about Andrew’s time as UK trade envoy. The Sunday Telegraph says this memorandum provides new information.

Brown is also demanding a full investigation into the trade envoy role, its cost to taxpayers, and any evidence linking it to Epstein. He told the BBC: “This memorandum provides new and additional information.”

Emails Reveal More

These revelations come from emails in the Epstein files. In 2011, a Telegraph journalist asked if Andrew had secured permission for Epstein to use military bases. The question was forwarded to Epstein by Ghislaine Maxwell, who later convicted in the US for her role.

The Sunday Telegraph reports that Brown is requesting police examine whether Epstein was given access to RAF bases after his conviction for soliciting child prostitution in Florida in 2008.

Andrew’s Arrest and Future

Apart from the investigation, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested by Thames Valley Police on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was released under investigation just 11 hours later.

The former prince’s arrest comes as he faces questions about sharing information with Epstein while serving as trade envoy. Searches are continuing this weekend at his former Windsor mansion, Royal Lodge, where he lived for many years.

A Closer Look

It’s hard to imagine that a trade envoy could be so closely linked to such a notorious figure like Jeffrey Epstein. But the use of RAF bases by private citizens raises serious questions about accountability and transparency in government.

Brown’s actions are part of a broader trend where former political figures find themselves under scrutiny, often years after their time in office. And it’s not just about Epstein; there’s also the matter of Andrew’s role as trade envoy.

So why now?

The answer lies in the recent release of files from the US related to Epstein’s case. These documents have shed light on new details that demand further investigation.

Andrew might say he did nothing wrong, but the evidence suggests otherwise. And it’s up to the police and the public to decide whether his actions were within acceptable bounds or a serious breach of ethics.

The Met’s response is clear: “It is standard practice for spare capacity at RAF airfields in the UK to be used for private or commercial aircraft, subject to fees which cover all costs.” But this doesn’t fully address the ethical concerns raised by Brown’s demands.