Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum

The Guardian reports: PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street.

Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had.

This politics story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Andy Burnham, Brexit and PM.

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Key details

Location

Russia · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

11 Oct 2026, 21:03 IST

Key names

Andy Burnham, Brexit, PM, Kremlin

Section

Politics

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• The GuardianAndy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum 11 Oct, 21:03

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