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Burnham Russia Brexit interference claim

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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