Politics · 1 February 2026

PM Starmer presses Andrew to testify after second woman alleges trafficking

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed Prince Andrew to testify before US Congress after a lawyer revealed a second woman claims Jeffrey Epstein trafficked her to the UK for sex with the royal. This allegation emerged alongside 3 million newly released document pages, which include photos appearing to show Andrew kneeling over a female in Epstein’s New York mansion. Survivors demand authorities release the remaining 3 million pages to expose all enablers.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 February 2026 at 17:51

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