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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jim Waterson and Kiran Stacey

Britain’s government and press at rock bottom, Prince Harry tells court

Prince Harry arriving at the high court on Tuesday.
Prince Harry arriving at the high court on Tuesday. Photograph: Sean Smith/The Guardian

Prince Harry has said Rishi Sunak’s government is at “rock bottom” and avoids scrutiny by getting “in bed” with friendly newspapers.

The prince once again broke with royal protocol by using his appearance in the phone-hacking trial to criticise a serving government. He said democracy in the UK was threatened because British media outlets were working with the government to maintain the “status quo”.

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