Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Is anyone truly above the law?
Electoral Dysfunction
Sky News
4.4 • 764 Ratings
🗓️ 20 February 2026
⏱️ 39 minutes
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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 the way government works. It has unleashed the burdensome and unfair DEI culture that plagues workspaces and has enforced discrimination and equality of outcome.
"This has led to the unacceptable situation of unfair recruitment policies, positive discrimination and anti-white working-class bias, pitting different groups against each other and dividing our country."
Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk.
And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube.
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| 0:32.5 | Sky News, the full story first. |
| 0:45.6 | Music The Full Story First Hello and welcome to Electoral Disfunction with me Ruth Davidson and me Harriet Harmon |
| 0:46.9 | and no Beth Rickby because Beth is having a well-earned holiday and rest |
| 0:51.9 | while the Parliament is in recess. |
| 0:53.4 | She's up a mountain somewhere, |
| 0:54.8 | celebrating a rather large birthday, so we'll raise a glass to her when she's back. Happy birthday, Beth. |
| 0:59.5 | There is still loads going on. It never stops, and we've had so many emails and WhatsApp. |
| 1:04.7 | So on this episode, we'll go through some of those and answer your questions. And we'll bring |
| 1:09.7 | you our immediate reaction to the news that |
| 1:12.2 | Andrew Mountbatten, Windsor, has been arrested for misconduct in public office. But in terms of |
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