Andy Burnham claims Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Russia clearly interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, citing official confirmation after taking office.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Russia clearly interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum to support the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. Speaking on an upcoming episode of "The Rest is Politics" podcast, Burnham said that upon taking office at Downing Street, he inquired about Moscow's potential involvement and received a "clear answer that yes, they had."
In clips released ahead of the full broadcast, Burnham characterized Russia as an "enemy" and further accused Moscow of interfering in the domestic politics of France and Germany. While suspicions regarding Russian meddling in the 2016 vote have circulated previously, Burnham's remarks mark a direct acknowledgment of foreign interference from the head of the British government.
Sources: Adevărul, Aftenposten, Berlingske, Digi24, La Repubblica
Sources
- Digi24 — Andy Burnham numește Rusia „dușman”: A exercitat o interferenţă „clară” în referendumul privind Brexitul din 2016
- La Repubblica — Brexit, la rivelazione di Burnham: “Sì, la Russia ha interferito nel referendum”
- Aftenposten — Burnham: Russland blandet seg inn i Brexit-avstemningen
- Berlingske — Burnham: Rusland blandede sig i brexit-afstemning
- Adevărul — Andy Burnham acuză Rusia de ingerințe în referendumul pentru Brexit. „Am primit un răspuns clar: da, a existat”
Earlier coverage
- Oct 12, 2026, 11:00 AM UTCBritish prime minister confirms Russian interference in 2016 Brexit vote