Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Is anyone truly above the law?

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Feb 20, 2026

They react to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and what it could mean for the rule of law. They unpack a government U-turn over postponed local elections and the fallout for councils. They debate media scrutiny of Reform UK and controversial plans on the Equality Act. They explore misogyny toward senior public women and fears from parents about upcoming SEND reforms.

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INSIGHT

Epstein Files Break Royal Secrecy

The Epstein emails forced scrutiny into how wealthy, powerful men operated and opened sealed secrecy around their behaviour.
Harriet Harman argues that arresting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is unprecedented and has major implications for the rule of law.

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Rule Of Law Tested By Royal Arrest

Arresting Andrew shows the principle that 'nobody should be above the law' being tested within royal institutions.
Harriet highlights the uniqueness of police and courts being 'His Majesty's' while investigating a royal figure.

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Reform UK Faces Growing Scrutiny

Reform UK avoided intense media scrutiny early but will face it as they publish concrete policies like abolishing the Equality Act.
Harriet warns removing the Act would strip legal protections and signal acceptance of open discrimination.

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Andrew – formerly known as Prince – was arrested whilst Harriet and Ruth were in the middle of answering your questions from the Burner Phone for a half term special whilst Beth is away during political recess on her holidays.

So in this episode, they react to the extraordinary news that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested (and later released under investigation) on suspicion of misconduct in public office and discuss what it means for the rule of law.

Later, they tackle questions on the government's latest U-turn over postponed local elections, and whether Reform UK is facing proper scrutiny over the Equality Act.

Plus, as Keir Starmer appoints the first woman head of the civil service, they ask why female public figures still face misogyny.

And with major Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms expected next week, Harriet and Ruth hear from parents who fear change could make a broken system worse, not better.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing.

Responding to Harriet's comments about Reform, a Reform UK spokesman said: "Unlike Harriet, we don't need a pink bus to attract women to our party.

"Reform has high-profile women throughout our cabinet and senior women in our party staff, unlike Starmer."

And on the Equality Act, the spokesman added: "Reform UK remains committed to supporting workplace protections against discrimination. No one should be treated unfairly because of their sex, race, if they are pregnant or have a disability.

"That's why we will introduce a new 'Workplace Fairness Act' to replace the Equality Act and ensure workplace protections are maintained whilst also re-asserting the rights of individuals rather than groups under the law.

"The Equality Act has been damaging to our economy, our society, and the way government works. It has unleashed the burdensome and unfair DEI culture that plagues workspaces and has enforced discrimination and equality of outcome.

"This has led to the unacceptable situation of unfair recruitment policies, positive discrimination and anti-white working-class bias, pitting different groups against each other and dividing our country."

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