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Tristan Kirk

Briton accused of spying for Russia set for trial next year

A 64-year-old British man who allegedly, tried to disclose an MP’s personal details to help Russia’s foreign intelligence service is set to stand trial in February next year.

Howard Michael Phillips, who lives in Harlow, Essex, is accused of applying for a job at the UK Border Force while allegedly acting for Russia.

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