Is Prince Andrew a problem for politics?

An episode of the Politics At Sam and Anne's podcast, hosted by Sky News, titled "Is Prince Andrew a problem for politics?" was published on October 21, 2025 and runs 19 minutes.

October 21, 2025 ·19m · Politics At Sam and Anne's

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Summary

What is parliament’s role in what happens to Prince Andrew from here?With Virginia Giuffre’s book released today and new reports that he’s not paid rent on the Royal Lodge in Windsor for two decades – Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss how uncomfortable Westminster might be feeling about the former trade envoy. Outside of London, how are the parties feeling about this week’s Senedd by-election in Caerphilly? Plus, in our weekly check-in on polling, are the Greens cutting through with the voters and could that be encouraging Keir Starmer to change his plans for the COP summit in Brazil? There’s a full list of candidates standing in the Senedd by-election in Caerphilly here: https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/my-council/voting-and-elections/forthcoming-elections-2025/election-notices/senedd-by-election-caerphilly-constituency

Episode Description

What is parliament’s role in what happens to Prince Andrew from here?

With Virginia Giuffre’s book released today and new reports that he’s not paid rent on the Royal Lodge in Windsor for two decades – Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss how uncomfortable Westminster might be feeling about the former trade envoy.

Outside of London, how are the parties feeling about this week’s Senedd by-election in Caerphilly?

Plus, in our weekly check-in on polling, are the Greens cutting through with the voters and could that be encouraging Keir Starmer to change his plans for the COP summit in Brazil?

There’s a full list of candidates standing in the Senedd by-election in Caerphilly here: https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/my-council/voting-and-elections/forthcoming-elections-2025/election-notices/senedd-by-election-caerphilly-constituency