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UK PM Confirms Russian Interference in 2016 Brexit Referendum
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News18•12-10-2026, 01:45
UK PM Confirms Russian Interference in 2016 Brexit Referendum
- •UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated it is clear that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum.
- •Burnham made the remarks in podcast excerpts, marking what is believed to be the first public acknowledgment by a British prime minister.
- •He emphasized the importance of putting Moscow's tampering on the record to warn other European nations like Germany and France.
- •Burnham recently discussed Russian links to the far-right Alternative for Germany party during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
- •Russia has consistently denied allegations of meddling in foreign elections and referendums.
Key Questions Answered
Yes, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated it is clear that Russia interfered with Britain's 2016 vote to leave the European Union after receiving confirmation from his advisers.
Burnham discussed potential links and Russian funding connected to Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a meeting in Berlin.
The committee found that the government failed to fully assess the impact that Russian state-run media and troll accounts could have had on the EU referendum.
