Latest News About Russian file tags Lord Mandelson as a to access top UK figures

A leaked Russian document calls Lord Peter Mandelson a privileged contact. It alleges Kremlin agents used him to engage UK leaders. The file brands him a central connection to British insiders. Mandelson exited government years ago but remains in the House of Lords as a Labour peer. He keeps up party work.

The dossier first appeared in The Telegraph. More outlets reported the claim next. Canadian officials did not comment. This raises fears about Europe’s spy threat to senior politicians.