UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum
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Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it is "clear" Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, adding that countries across Europe face the same threat. A government minister sought to downplay the claim, and officials clarified it did not mean the government rejected the referendum's outcome. Burnham made the remarks ahead of an EU summit and a push for closer UK-EU ties.
Left-leaning
- UK prime minister says it's 'clear' Russia interfered in Brexit referendumABC News · Oct 11, 5:55 PM
- U.K. prime minister accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit voteWashington Post · Oct 12, 1:05 PM
Center
- Burnham says Russian interference 'clearly' linked to 2016 Brexit voteUPI · Oct 11, 6:42 PM
- Burnham Opens Fight Over Russia’s Brexit Role Before EU SpeechBloomberg · Oct 12, 5:53 AM
- UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit voteReuters · Oct 12, 8:28 AM
- UK and EU confirm date of summit after Burnham says Russian meddling shows the need for closer tiesAssociated Press · Oct 12, 12:17 PM