Downing Street has appeared to dismiss the idea of MPs getting time for a Commons debate on Prince Andrew, with the prime minister’s spokesperson saying that the royal family “would not want to take time” from other parliamentary business.
Pressure has been increasing on the King’s brother over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and his rent-free mansion in Windsor.
On Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer said he would support “proper scrutiny” over Crown Estate arrangements, but on Thursday Downing Street suggested that the government is not planning on making time for MPs to debate the matter.
Asked if the government would be making time, a Number 10 spokesperson said: “Prince Andrew has already confirmed he will not use his titles.
“We support the decision made by the Royal Family, and we know the royal family would not want to take time from other important issues.”
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