'Clear' Russia Interfered in Brexit Vote, Says Burnham
Burnham said he was told Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum and warned voters in France and Germany about Moscow-backed influence campaigns.
- 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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Was the Brexit vote also influenced by Russia? So far, there is no clear answer to this question. According to Prime Minister Burnham, the Kremlin had its fingers in the game. However, he does not give any concrete examples.
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