A HARLOW man accused of trying to help the Russian Intelligence Service (RIS) planned to pass on personal information about former defence secretary Sir Grant Shapps, a court heard reports the BBC.

Howard Phillips was “very keen” to develop a relationship with undercover officers he thought were Moscow agents, Winchester Crown Court was told.

Jurors heard the 65-year-old, from Harlow, said he had personal details about Sir Grant, including his phone number and details of his private plane.

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