National Security at Risk: MP Demands Full Inquiry Into ‘Deep-Rooted’ Russian Infiltration

Following a series of alarming revelations regarding Russian influence in British institutions, veteran Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas is calling for a comprehensive statutory inquiry into Kremlin interference in UK politics.

​The demand comes as the impact of Russian hybrid warfare is felt locally. Officials at Gloucester City Council recently discovered a £17.5 million deficit, directly attributed to a 2021 Russian cyberattack that compromised the authority’s accounting systems for years.

​A Pattern of Infiltration
​Thomas, a Royal Air Force veteran with over 20 years of experience in security and hybrid warfare, argues that these incidents are not isolated. He highlighted several recent scandals that point to a deeper systemic issue:

​Political Corruption: The recent jailing of former MEP Nathan Gill for accepting Russian bribes.
​Financial Ties: Reports of a Conservative Peer assisting Roman Abramovich in a legal battle over £2.5 billion in frozen assets.

​Institutional Influence: The legacy of the "Westminster Russia Forum" (formerly Conservative Friends of Russia), which Thomas claims provided the Kremlin with access to UK politicians for over a decade.

​The Call for Transparency
​In a strongly worded statement, Thomas emphasized that the UK remains vulnerable because past interference has never been fully investigated.

​"Russia observes and tests our national resilience on a daily basis," Thomas said. "The circumstances at Gloucester City Council serve as a reminder that the war in Ukraine is far closer to home than we might think."

​Thomas is specifically calling for:
​A Full Statutory Inquiry: To investigate the extent of foreign infiltration within UK political parties.

​Release of the 'Russia Report': 
The publication of the full, unredacted report withheld during Boris Johnson’s premiership.
​Seizure of Assets: Moving beyond freezing Russian assets to seizing them to support Ukraine’s defense.

​"Nothing Less Will Suffice"
​With tensions between Russia and the West at an all-time high, Thomas warns that the British public deserves to know the truth before they next head to the polls.

​"We must fully understand the level of foreign interference and influence within our institutions. Nothing less than a full statutory inquiry will bring this malign activity into the light. It is crucial we see these results before the next General Election."

Press Release 30 Dec 2025:
https://www.nctld.uk/news/article/cameron-thomas-calls-for-russian-interference-inquiry 

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