Yes. Many in the U.K. with its extreme left politics have been wanting to “have a say” in our elections for a long time. Their excuse is a maniacal rant about the U.S.A. being some kind of empire that affects the whole world.
Looks like Steele was the vehicle for their latest attempt.
It's not as though MI6 hasn't produced its share of traitors. Steele has a Kim Philby vibe to him.