Three King’s Speech Takeaways

Three King’s Speech Takeaways

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The Week: Andrew Arrested, New Cabinet Secretary & Jenrick Economics

Today Adam, Alex Forsyth, Joe Pike and pollster Luke Tryl look back at the week in Westminster; starting with Thursday morning's news that the King’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, had been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office.Plus, they discuss the appoin ...  Show more

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested

Today, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested and is in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office. King Charles says he "learned with the deepest concern" of Andrew's arrest, adding "the law must take its course" - Prince William and Catherine are understood to su ...  Show more

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