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'Clear' Russia Interfered in Brexit Vote, Says Burnham
Burnham says the government was told Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum and cites wider disinformation threats to UK and European politics.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham claimed Russia "clearly" interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, marking the first time a premier has publicly declared foreign influence on the decade-old vote.
- Upon arriving at Downing Street this summer, Burnham said he "asked the question" about Moscow's involvement and received "the clear answer that, yes, there was."
- During a recent visit to Berlin, Burnham discussed Russian misinformation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said the Alternative for Germany party is "clearly linked to Russia."
- Burnham believes it is important to put this "clearly on the record" to help voters in Germany and France understand "some of this politics is instigated via our enemies."
- These comments emerge amid the Prime Minister's ongoing efforts to redraw Britain's relationship with the European Union, following his previous warnings about Russian interference in the 2019 general election.
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The British prime minister accused Russia of interfering in Brexit
When I arrived at Downing Street, I asked the question: Was there Russian interference in the referendum ? And I received a clear answer: Yes, there was," said Andy Burnham.In an effort to identify those responsible for the political scandals of ten...
Andy Burnham Confirms Russia Interfered in Brexit Vote
“Andy Burnham has said UK authorities are ‘clear’ that there was Russian interference in the Brexit vote: this is the first time a prime minister has confirmed Kremlin involvement in the 2016 referendum,” The Observer reports. “The prime minister, who is embarking on efforts to redraw the UK’s relationship with the European Union, said he […]
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