Russia Interfered In Brexit Referendum
Andy Burnham has claimed Russia 'clearly' interfered in the Brexit referendum - in another hint at a push to rejoin the EU.Reported by 8 of 8 outlets; wording from Daily Mail.
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In 2020, Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee published a report into Russian interventions in UK elections and referendums.
Speaking on the podcast, Mr Burnham said he had spoken to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the influence of Russia during a visit to Berlin this week.
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'I mean, these things are important now to put clearly on the record and help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this politics is instigated via our enemies, namely Russia.'
“You know, he was saying to me that the AfD are clearly linked to Russia – funded, I believe.”
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- 11 Oct
Andy Burnham has claimed Russia 'clearly' interfered in the Brexit referendum - in another hint at a push to rejoin the EU.
- 12 Oct
Last month, Burnham argued that the UK should reconsider options for a future relationship with the EU, including rejoining the bloc, reigniting the decisive debate more than a decade after the historic vote.
Coverage 10 articles
12 Oct How significant are Burnham’s remarks on Kremlin interference in Brexit vote?
The Guardian
12 Oct UK politics live: Tories accuse Burnham of being ‘dangerous and divisive’ after he confirms Russian interference in Brexit campaign
The Guardian
12 Oct UK prime minister says it's 'clear' Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
ABC News (US)
12 Oct UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
Al Jazeera
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11 Oct Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, British PM says
ABC News (AU)
11 Oct Europe pledges support for Ukraine as rift with US widens
Semafor
11 Oct PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote
BBC
11 Oct It is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, says UK PM Burnham
South China Morning Post
11 Oct Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit vote
The Guardian
11 Oct Andy Burnham says Russia 'clearly' interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum as he gives latest hint at bid to rejoin EU
Daily Mail
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