Homosexual M.p.s Still Active In U.k. Politics,... (Press, 30 January 1975)

In his recently published autobiography, John Vassall, a former Admiralty spy imprisoned for espionage in the 1960s, disclosed that two unnamed Members of Parliament (M.P.s), with whom he had close ties while working for the K.G.B., remain prominent figures in British politics today. Speaking in an interview with "The Times," Vassall noted that both politicians, contrary to popular belief that they are affiliated with the Labour Party, are actually Conservative M.P.s. One has been appointed to the House of Lords, while the other continues to serve in the Commons. Vassall, now 50, described his relationships with the M.P.s, revealing that one had spent the night at his flat, and both had taken him out on separate occasions. He recounted that these politicians were curious about each other's sexuality and mentioned that one of them had developed a friendship with a Communist diplomat, who often invited him to social events. Vassall warned this M.P. about potential risks but claimed his advice was largely ignored. Vassall suggested that the nature of their activities put both M.P.s at risk of being susceptible to bribery from foreign intelligence agencies, a concern he expressed as he reflected on their connections. He explained that their friendship had begun after one of the M.P.s received his phone number from someone at a homosexual party held abroad, which Vassall did not attend. Following his arrest outside the Admiralty in 1962, Vassall underwent extensive interrogation by British intelligence over a six-month period. He alleged that there were vulnerable homosexuals in senior government roles, some of whom had access to sensitive information. During the interviews, which he described as surprisingly insightful, it became clear to him that his psychological profile, including his insecurities and sexuality, was better understood by his K.G.B. interrogators than by British security officials. Vassall now leads a quiet life in a West Sussex cottage under an assumed identity. After spending time in a Roman Catholic monastery and doing casual work, he currently works as a researcher for a London company, with only the managing director aware of his real identity. Despite the challenges of reintegration into civilian life after a decade in prison, he expressed a lingering affinity for Russian life, hinting at the allure of possibly returning to Russia. He reflected on the excitement he felt there, stating that he sensed something always happening, contrasting it with his current existence.

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