Accused spy Howard Phillips faces trial next year

An accused spy charged with attempting to disclose information about an MP to Russia’s intelligence services will be tried at Winchester Crown Court next February. Howard Phillips, 64, held ‘sensitive information’ about the politician which he tried to pass on spymasters, it is claimed. Phillips, of Harlow, Essex, appeared at the Old Bailey today (fri) from Wormwood Scrubs jail wearing a prison issue grey tracksuit. He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth of August 21, 1959….