Minister says ‘nothing ruled out’ on Andrew as MP urges Parliament to launch TREASON probe

A Cabinet minister today insisted “all options” were on the table after a senior MP called on Parliament to launch a treason investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Bridget Phillipson emphasized that the government was ready to do ‘whatever it takes’, but that it was necessary to wait for the police to finish the investigation.

The comments came after former security minister Tom Tugendhat said a special committee of MPs, peers and retired judges should examine the implications for the state.

He said the issues were ‘beyond what the court could reasonably consider’ and suggested the inquiry should be able to call witnesses and demand evidence.

Dai Davies, the former head of Scotland Yard’s Royal Guard, told the Mirror that an independent investigation led by a judge was needed.

Lord Mandelson, whose two properties are being searched by police, was seen leaving his home in north London yesterday.

Bridget Phillipson said the government was ready to do ‘whatever it takes’ but stressed action must be taken until police finish their investigation

The former prince is being investigated by police over allegations of misconduct in public office, while former Cabinet minister Lord Mandelson is also being investigated. Both deny any criminal wrongdoing.

Mr Mountbatten-Windsor is accused of passing on confidential material from Mr Epstein’s time as a government trade envoy. He was arrested and released while the investigation continued.

New Labor architect Lord Mandelson is accused of emailing sensitive Cabinet information to Epstein at the height of the Credit Crisis while he was a minister under Gordon Brown.

Conservative MP Mr Tugendhat told the Sun on Sunday: ‘This incident raises urgent questions about foreign influence and national security. What did the palace know? What did the ministers know? What else is hiding?

‘This goes beyond what a court might consider reasonable. Parliament should consider what this means for the country. If the worst is proven, will we have to reconsider the treason laws written 700 years ago?

He added: ‘If these accusations are true, they reveal something rotten at the top of the state. If not, the public needs proof that the guardrails are intact.

‘Either way, Parliament must send a clear message: Britain will defend itself against any threat, even if it comes from the top.’

Mr Mountbatten-Windsor spent 11 hours in police custody on Thursday, his 66th birthday, before being released under investigation into allegations he shared sensitive information with Epstein when he was Britain’s trade envoy.

Detectives continued to search his former home, Royal Lodge in Windsor, Berkshire, on Friday and Saturday.

He has denied any wrongdoing over his connection to the convicted sex offender but has not responded directly to the latest allegations.

Although he was stripped of his title last year, the former Duke of York remains eighth in line to the throne and an Act of Parliament will need to be passed to depose Andrew and prevent him from ever becoming king again.

Former security minister Tom Tugendhat said a special committee of MPs, peers and retired judges should examine the consequences for the state

It is understood Keir Starmer’s government will consider introducing such legislation after police complete their investigation into the King’s disgraced brother.

Lord Mandelson, whose two properties were searched by police, was seen leaving his home in north London yesterday.

As the former trade minister was walking out the front door with a bag in his hand, a taxi arrived. She smiled at the taxi driver and walked past a small group of waiting photographers before getting in the car.

Asked whether the Government would consider launching a judge-led inquiry, Ms Phillipson told Trevor Phillips on Sunday Morning Sky: ‘We will look at any sensible proposals that come forward.

‘But it’s early now because the police are doing their job.

‘They need to have the time and space to do that, as the King has said, no one is above the law and it is right that the police go wherever the evidence takes them, so that should be the focus at the moment.’

Pressed by GB News about the possibility of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor being disinherited, Ms Phillipson said: ‘Our position is that we keep all those options open, but we need the police investigation to continue, so nothing will happen while that police investigation is ongoing.

However, we believe that all options should be open to evaluation. This is extremely serious.’