Howard Phillips
Howard Phillips is a British national who gained media attention in 2024 after being accused of espionage in favor of Russia. He allegedly provided sensitive information about then-Defense Minister Grant Shapps to suspected Russian agents, claiming he intended to expose them and pass the information to Israel to benefit the Jewish state. Phillips, who described his relationship with Russia as 'very negative,' asserted in court that he was involved in a secret plot to lure in Russian spies, maintaining his innocence against the charges of aiding foreign intelligence.
Born on May 16, 1959 (66 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 84,867 | $1,500,000 | 883$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,803 | $2,700,000 | 947$ |
| Totals | 2 | 211,990,091 | 108,670 | $4,200,000 | 1,830$ |
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United Kingdom:
Howard Phillips has been found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service after handing over personal details of the then British defence secretary, Grant Shapps.
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Russia:
Howard Phillips was accused of espionage in favor of Russia but claimed he was trying to expose agents and pass information to Israel.
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