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Burnham Accuses Russia of Brexit Meddling
UK Prime Minister Burnham claims Russian interference in 2016 Brexit vote.
In brief
UK Prime Minister Burnham claims Russian interference in 2016 Brexit vote. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russian interference influenced 2016 Brexit vote, urging closer EU ties. Originally reported by Dw.
Burnham opens Russian meddling claims
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham became first British leader to openly complain of Russian tampering in 2016 Brexit vote.
“Bregret is growing in the UK; 60% of voters now think leaving was a mistake”
Burnham's Brexit assessment
Burnham thinks leaving the European Union did more harm than good and has opened door to closer ties including possible rejoining.
“I believe, help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this politics is instigated via our enemies, namely Russia”
Burnham's Russian links
Burnham said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told him AfD is clearly linked to Russia, funded, I believe.
“There is certainly misinformation, disinformation that is emanating from Russia into German politics”
Johnson denies Russian meddling
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was no evidence of Russian sway in 2016 Brexit vote.
“The UK Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee found in 2020 that the government had failed to fully assess how Russian state-run media and troll accounts could have impacted the vote”
Bregret rises to 60%
Since mid-2022, majority of UK voters say Britain was wrong to leave EU with 60% now thinking Brexit was a mistake.
“Bregret is growing in the UK; 60% of voters now think leaving was a mistake”
EU officials welcome Burnham's stance
EU officials welcomed change in tone from London while France and Spain spoke positively about closer EU ties.
“Some experts remain skeptical, however. Professor Iain Begg of the London School of Economics thinks rejoining would reopen deep political divisions”
At a glance
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russian interference influenced 2016 Brexit vote, urging closer EU ties.
