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UK Prime Minister Confirms Russia Interfered in 2016 Brexit Vote
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia clearly interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, warning of growing threats to European democracies.
In brief
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia clearly interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, warning of growing threats to European democracies. U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, citing risks to European democracies. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
U.K. Prime Minister Confirms Russian Interference
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.
“I’ve had the clear answer that yes, there was”
Russia’s Election Interference Threat
U.K. intelligence agencies warn about increasing Russian interference in Britain’s democratic institutions.
German Chancellor’s Concerns
Burnham spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about possible Russian links to the far-right Alternative for Germany party.
“You know he was saying to me that the AfD are clearly linked to Russia, funded I believe”
The headline
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, citing risks to European democracies.
