The calls come amid fresh allegations that the disgraced royal abused his position to leak sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein
Senior politicians are demanding a full criminal investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s role as the UK’s trade envoy.
The calls come amid fresh allegations that the disgraced royal abused his position to leak sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: “The Epstein revelations are hugely damaging to public trust in our institutions.
“It’s clear Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor abused his position as trade envoy, sharing sensitive information about the UK’s interests with his friend, and convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.
“The police are rightfully looking into this as we need full transparency to get justice for the victims of this abhorrent abuse.
“That must also include a public inquiry.”
Former business secretary Sir Vince Cable called for an investigation into possible criminal corruption.
Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel said: “Everyone that’s been involved should be subject to the right kind of inquiries, police investigations.
“What has taken place and happened is absolutely abhorrent.
“It’s right that everyone is scrutinised in terms of their roles, what has happened, information, papers that may have been shared and disclosed.”
A spokesman for Reform UK said: “It is now time that the police launch an investigation into Andrew Mountbatten’s disgraceful leaks as trade envoy.
“No one is above the law.”
Thames Valley Police said they have held discussions with specialists from the Crown Prosecution Service about the allegations that Andrew shared confidential reports.
The force said: “While we cannot provide timescales over when a decision as to whether a criminal investigation will be opened, we can assure you that Thames Valley Police is making progress as quickly as possible.”
All of the three million Epstein files have now been released. Andrew has denied wrongdoing in relation to allegations of sexual misconduct.
He has not responded to the allegations about his role as envoy.