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Burnham Says Russia Interfered in 2016 Brexit Vote

Original: ⚡ NEWS UK PM Andy Burnham Acknowledges Russian Interference in 2016 Brexit Vote UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publi

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly stated it is clear Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum. Reports say this is the first time a sitting UK prime minister has explicitly acknowledged Russian interference in the vote. The claim is likely to reignite debate over the referendum's legitimacy and the UK government's response to Moscow's activities.

Why now: A first-ever explicit acknowledgment by a UK prime minister of Russian interference in the Brexit referendum is a significant political development that reignites long-running controversy.

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• ⚡ NEWS UK PM Andy Burnham Acknowledges Russian Interference in 2016 Brexit Vote UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly stated that it is clear Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum. This marks the first time a UK prime minister has explicitly acknowledged Russian… · GeoWire · 2

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