PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote
Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit vote.
- Burnham warned that similar disinformation tactics are targeting France and Germany.
- Critics argued the comments attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the 2016 referendum.
- The UK plans to establish a new center to combat foreign disinformation.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Russia clearly interfered with the 2016 Brexit referendum, warning that voters were not sufficiently informed about foreign efforts to disrupt UK democracy. Speaking on a podcast, he noted similar Russian interference is occurring in European nations like France and Germany, adding that the UK has been too slow to respond.
While critics from pro-Brexit groups dismissed Burnham's comments as an attempt to undermine the 2016 vote, security experts and intelligence reports have long warned of Kremlin-linked disinformation campaigns. Burnham recently announced a new UK center dedicated to countering foreign disinformation and protecting democratic processes.
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