Newspaper headlines: 'Andrew should give evidence' and Reeves discusses Budget

Newspaper headlines: 'Andrew should give evidence' and Reeves discusses Budget

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly suggested that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be willing to provide evidence regarding his connections to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. This viewpoint has appeared prominently across several Sunday newspapers, reiterating Starmer’s earlier comments from earlier in the month. The suggestion from the prime minister intensifies calls for the former royal to cooperate with inquiries, amid ongoing scrutiny over his alleged involvement with Epstein.

Alongside Sir Keir’s remarks, the Metropolitan Police are actively searching for emails tied to claims that Andrew allegedly instructed royal protection officers to gather information about Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre, a key accuser of Epstein, claims that she was sexually abused by Andrew when she was a teenager, an accusation he has consistently denied. The Sunday papers underline this investigation as part of the continuing pressure on the disgraced prince.

While attending the G20 summit, the prime minister was questioned about Andrew’s situation. Although Sir Keir emphasized that the decision to testify in the United States is ultimately the former prince’s own, he stated, “my general position is if you have relevant information you should be prepared to share it.” This stance was characterized by the Daily Mail as Starmer “heaping pressure” on Andrew to come forward and contribute to the US investigations.

The prime minister’s comments were featured on the front pages alongside other major political stories. For instance, the upcoming Budget preparations led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves focus on ending the two-child benefit cap, with Reeves highlighting the importance of fiscal restraint as a necessary step to combat inflation. She has also promised to prioritize helping families, reduce NHS waiting lists, and lower the national debt, underscoring the government’s broader agenda amidst these high-profile political and royal controversies

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