# Burnham Accuses Russia of Brexit Meddling

> UK Prime Minister Burnham claims Russian interference in 2016 Brexit vote.
- Title: Burnham Accuses Russia of Brexit Meddling · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: UK Prime Minister Burnham claims Russian interference in 2016 Brexit vote. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russian interference influenced 2016 Brexit…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russian interference influenced 2016 Brexit vote, urging closer EU ties.