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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Labour prefers to dodge Prince Andrew scandal despite growing disquiet

Prince Andrew looking glum
Prince Andrew announced his decision to relinquish his royal titles last week. Photograph: FD/Francis Dias/Newspix International

The shocking new allegations about the extent of Prince Andrew’s connections with Jeffrey Epstein have dominated front pages and airwaves but there is one powerful institution which is effectively barred from discussing it – parliament.

There is growing disquiet among MPs about strict guidance that means the disgraced royal cannot be the subject of any parliamentary debate – including whether he can be formally stripped of his titles.

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