The city is the capital of Umbria region, and lies in cluster of hills overlooking the Umbrian and central Tiber valleys and Lake Trasimeno. Johnson has also stayed overnight at Lebedevs lavish country retreat on the Hampton Court estate, Stud House. Since restoration work was completed on Lebedevs Umbrian castle in 2016, he has had a second potential venue to welcome guests. The dog was said to be Lebedevs pride and joy. That poses a risk to national security, says the intelligence expert and former MI6 officer Christopher Steele, who is calling for an investigation. Their only scheduled TV debate is in early July, crucially after the arrival of ballot papers to Conservative members. Tale of the Wrong PM: Boris Johnson was at Westminster Cathedral, Tony Blair in Perugia After claim PM flew to Italy mid-pandemic, a spokesman reveals he had in fact been at his son's baptism Along with the former president of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, Lebedev Senior is also a shareholder in Novaya Gazeta, a newspaper often critical of the Putin regime. The publication also offers classifieds, photos, information on events, museums, churches, galleries, exhibits, fashion, food . I met him on a very few occasions.. . There is a new mystery surrounding Boris Johnson. And now that Johnson is front-runner to become the next prime minister, Boriss friendship with the Lebedev family may be providing other dividends. Regno Unito, bullismo al governo: Raab costretto a dimettersi, il premier Sunak perde il suo vice, Usa, respinta la richiesta di Trump di annullare il processo per stupro, Cnn: "Un mega dirigibile militare cinese avvistato in una base nel deserto", Piero Pel al Concertone: "Porto sul palco Mattarella, il Presidente punk e forte come Pertini". The local press keep an eye on who arrives at Perugia airport, spotting politicians, musicians and celebrities, such as Tony Blair, Pixie Lott and Joan Collins. Don't skip a beat and sign up to The 12 newsletter here. Some before and after photos can be seen on Architectural Digest,including one of Lebedev stood at the iron portcullis entrance with Boris; his faithful wolf dog. Registered in England No. Province of Perugia. Fears were also raised that Johnson's private life may make him a "security risk" due to the possibility he could be blackmailed. You'll get 12 stories straight to your inbox at around 12pm. Mifsud has previously denied any involvement with the Russian security services.