Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called on police to interview Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following new claims that victims may have been trafficked into and out of the UK.
Brown says the evidence suggests Britain may have played a larger role in Epstein’s network than previously understood, and he wants a full inquiry into how authorities handled earlier investigations.
The intervention comes after reports that flights connected to Epstein regularly used British airports over several decades, with allegations that some women and girls were abused after being transported through the UK.
Why is Gordon Brown calling for a police interview now?
Gordon Brown says he has seen or been briefed on new evidence suggesting that Epstein’s trafficking network operated through Britain, including flights that allegedly brought vulnerable young women from Eastern Europe into the UK.
According to Brown, the evidence includes flight activity involving airports such as Stansted, with passengers reportedly arriving from countries including Latvia, Lithuania, and Russia.
Brown says the scale of the alleged activity demands urgent action from police, and he believes Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be questioned as part of any proper investigation.
Gordon Brown: “The evidence suggests some in the UK were complicit in trafficking. This demands a full inquiry.”
Brown has also urged the Metropolitan Police to revisit their earlier decision-making and review whether key information was missed or not properly examined.
What evidence links Epstein’s flights to the UK?
Reports claim that nearly 90 flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein either arrived at or departed from UK airports between the early 1990s and 2018.
Some of those flights allegedly carried British women who later claimed they were abused by Epstein.
Brown says he believes authorities did not fully investigate who travelled on those flights, how visas were obtained, or whether there were signs of trafficking linked to the UK.
He also claims that at least 15 flights were approved even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor.
That point has caused serious concern, as it raises questions about why travel linked to Epstein continued after he had already been convicted in the United States.
What has Gordon Brown said about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?
Brown has argued that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor must be interviewed because at least one flight is reportedly linked to him.
He has suggested that earlier investigations may not have properly checked vital flight records involving the former royal.
Gordon Brown: “The Stansted revelations alone require them to interview Andrew.”
Andrew has repeatedly denied wrongdoing in connection with Epstein. He has not been charged with any criminal offence in the UK.
In recent months, he has remained a subject of public attention, including after he was reportedly seen driving a £75,000 car at Windsor, which added to growing scrutiny over his lifestyle and status.
Are UK police already investigating these allegations?
Yes. Reports suggest Thames Valley Police are already in discussion with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) over allegations linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
These allegations reportedly involve claims that confidential documents may have been shared with Epstein during Andrew’s time as a UK trade envoy.
At this stage, police have not publicly confirmed any formal charges or criminal case. However, the involvement of the CPS suggests the issue has moved beyond casual review.
What do the Epstein files allegedly reveal about trafficking through Stansted?
Brown claims that emails and messages linked to Epstein’s circle describe the movement of young women through UK airports.
One message reportedly described a girl as having “just turned 18” and included personal physical details, suggesting the woman may have been treated as commodities.
The language used in these communications has increased public pressure for a full investigation, especially given the suggestion that recruitment may have involved Eastern Europe.
Brown has described the evidence as deeply disturbing. Gordon Brown: “I was shocked to the core by the evidence.”
Why does this matter for the UK justice system?
This case matters because it raises serious questions about whether:
- UK airports were used as part of an international trafficking route
- British authorities missed warning signs for many years
- High-profile individuals received softer scrutiny
- Victims in Britain were left without justice
Brown has also criticised the speed and scope of earlier investigations, suggesting that victims named in Epstein-related material may not have been contacted by British authorities.
If proven, that would represent a major failure in safeguarding and law enforcement.
How has the royal family been affected by Epstein’s allegations?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Epstein has already caused major reputational damage to the Royal Family.
In recent years, he has lost several royal privileges and public duties, largely due to the controversy surrounding Epstein and the accusations made by Virginia Giuffre.
Andrew later paid millions of pounds to settle a civil case with Giuffre in 2022, while continuing to deny any wrongdoing.
That settlement did not include an admission of guilt, but it intensified public anger and renewed demands for transparency.
What is the political reaction in Britain?
Brown’s intervention is significant because he is not just a commentator; he is a former Prime Minister and former Chancellor.
His call adds political weight to growing pressure for British police to fully investigate the UK side of Epstein’s network.
Brown has also suggested that money connected to political figures who faced Epstein-related controversy should instead support victims.
He reportedly called for a payment of more than £40,000 linked to a former Labour minister to be redirected into a victims’ fund.
That proposal could become politically sensitive, as it links Epstein’s network to wider questions about establishment accountability.
Is there pressure from the United States, too?
Yes. There is growing pressure for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to cooperate with US authorities.
Some US politicians have questioned why certain evidence has not been used to pursue legal action, and calls for testimony have grown louder.
Meanwhile, campaigners and relatives of Epstein victims have continued to push for accountability across borders.
This is especially important because Epstein’s trafficking operation involved international travel, private jets, and global contacts.
