Gordon Brown says he queried Andrew’s ‘unacceptable costs’ as trade envoy
Summary
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he ordered an investigation into Prince Andrew’s high travel costs as a trade envoy in 2008. Brown asked police to expand their inquiry to include how public money was spent and any connections between Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities.Key Facts
- Gordon Brown was UK Prime Minister from 2008 to 2010.
- Brown requested a colleague to question Prince Andrew about expensive travel costs when he was a trade envoy.
- Prince Andrew frequently used Royal Air Force (RAF) flights instead of commercial flights during his trips.
- In 2008, Prince Andrew wanted the government to fund a separate fleet of planes for the royal family, but Brown refused and told the queen.
- Prince Andrew was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein but denies wrongdoing.
- Police are investigating if Prince Andrew shared secret information with Epstein and if public funds were used improperly.
- There are allegations that Epstein trafficked women into the UK, possibly involving locations linked to the royal family.
- Six UK police forces are reviewing flights connected to Epstein to see if they involve trafficking crimes.
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