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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Is anyone truly above the law?
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- Electoral Dysfunction
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- Feb 20, 2026
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- 2225
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Summary
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…