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THE BRITISH former spy who drew up a lurid dossier on President Trump has spoken out for the first time since its publication.

Christopher Steele said he is back working at London-based intelligence firm Orbis, adding he would "focus" his efforts on supporting the company.

Christopher Steele, the author of a sordid document on Donald Trump that was leaked and published in January, says he is back at work
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Christopher Steele, the author of a sordid document on Donald Trump that was leaked and published in January, says he is back at workCredit: PA:Press Association
Donald Trump branded Steele's lurid document as 'fake news' after it was published by Buzzfeed
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Donald Trump branded Steele's lurid document as 'fake news' after it was published by BuzzfeedCredit: Getty Images

The ex-MI6 spook and Russian espionage expert had passed over a document he drew up on then President-elect Trump to his Republican rivals in July 2016.

Parts were later leaked and published in January by click-bait site Buzzfeed before quickly making headlines worldwide.

The widely discredited allegations included claims of sex parties in Russia and coordination between the President-elect’s team and the Russian government.

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Steele was forced into hiding, with sources close to him saying that he was "horrified” when his identity was revealed.

But breaking his cover on Thursday, Steele, 52, said: "I'm really pleased to be back here working again at the Orbis's offices in London today.

"I'm now going to be focusing my efforts on supporting the broader interests of our company here.

He added: "I'd like to say a warm thank you to everyone who sent me kind messages and support over the last few weeks.

Steele, 52, said he has returned to work after two months in hiding
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Steele, 52, said he has returned to work after two months in hidingCredit: PA:Press Association
Steele spoke for the first time since the publication of his lurid report on Trump was made public in January
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Steele spoke for the first time since the publication of his lurid report on Trump was made public in January
Trump has furiously branded allegations of sexual perversions and Russian connections as 'fake news'
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Trump has furiously branded allegations of sexual perversions and Russian connections as 'fake news'Credit: Reuters

"I won't be making any further statements or comments at this time", he said outside his central London offices.

Steele’s alleged 35-page report consists of memos compiled before and after the November 8 election.

It includes unverified claims that Trump let prostitutes perform “perverted sexual acts” in a Moscow hotel room once used by President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.

He was also accused by Steele of using the “extensive sexual services” of Russian prostitutes and of attending sex parties.

A furious Trump later let rip at a press conference following the report’s coverage, slamming it as “fake news”.


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