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UK PM Accuses Russia of Brexit Interference

Updated 2026-10-12 01:40 UTC 1 source Negative

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham publicly acknowledged Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit vote, marking the first time a UK prime minister has made such a claim.

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

Claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia's interference in the vote to leave EU.

2026-10-12 01:12 UTC