UK PM Burnham warns French voters of Russian political influence on back of Brexit vote
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there is clear evidence that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote. He warned voters in France and Germany to be aware of possible Russian attempts to influence their upcoming elections.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister in July 2026.
- Burnham stated in a podcast that Russia did interfere in the 2016 Brexit referendum.
- He gave no specific details on how Russia interfered or what evidence supports this claim.
- Russia has denied any involvement in the Brexit vote.
- Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in 2020 there was no evidence of Russian interference in Brexit.
- The 2016 Brexit vote saw 52% of Britons choose to leave the European Union.
- Burnham wants European voters in France and Germany to know about possible Russian attempts to influence their politics.
- A UK parliamentary report in 2020 found the government failed to confirm Russian meddling in the Brexit vote but said Russia tried to influence Scotland's 2014 independence vote.
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