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UK PM says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it is "clear" Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, telling reporters he asked about Kremlin involvement upon entering Downing Street but did not reveal who gave him the answer. The statement marks the first time a serving UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russian interference in the vote to leave the EU.

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UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

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Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum

PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ Russia meddled Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street. Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Continue…

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