UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
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Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it is clear that Russia interfered in the UK’s 2016 Brexit vote. He also warned voters in France and Germany about similar risks of Russian interference in their politics.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham publicly confirmed Russian interference in the UK’s 2016 Brexit referendum for the first time by a UK prime minister.
- Burnham did not provide details or evidence to support the claim during his interview.
- He spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about Russia’s possible links to a far-right German party.
- Burnham criticized Russia’s attempted interference in the UK’s 2019 general election at the United Nations.
- A 2020 UK Parliament report said the government did not fully investigate Russia’s role in the 2016 vote but confirmed interference in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.
- Russia has denied all claims of meddling in foreign elections or votes.
- Burnham recently suggested the UK should consider rejoining the European Union, citing Brexit’s negative effects on the UK economy and immigration control.
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