Prime minister says Russian interference in Brexit vote is 'inconceivable'
Key Takeaways
- PM Andy Burnham claims Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit vote is inconceivable.
- Downing Street maintains that attempts were made, but they did not sway the final result.
- Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson strongly criticized the prime minister's remarks.
- Burnham emphasized the importance of defending democratic systems from foreign disruption.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that it is "inconceivable" that Russia did not attempt to interfere in the 2016 Brexit referendum. While critics and political opponents accused him of undermining the legitimacy of the vote, Downing Street clarified that the government believes the intervention attempts were ultimately unsuccessful. The comments sparked intense debate across the political spectrum, with figures like Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson strongly refuting the claims, pointing to prior security briefings.
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