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MI5 Chief Warns Against Overstating Russian Brexit Interference
MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum has acknowledged that Russia attempted to interfere in the 2016 Brexit referendum through online trolls and bots. However, he cautioned against exaggerating the impact of these activities on the final vote outcome. The comments followed remarks by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who stated that Moscow had tried to sway the referendum. The exchange sparked political controversy, with opposition figures accusing the prime minister of questioning the legitimacy of the vote.