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British PM Andy Burnham claims Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum

HarZaviya summary · from 2 outlets

Most outlets reported Burnham’s claim that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum and highlighted his warning about foreign influence in democratic elections. The News International added that Burnham argued for greater transparency on such interference, while Dawn included the context of Burnham’s remarks being directed at voters in France and Germany. Both framed the statement as a caution about Moscow-backed political influence.

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  1. Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote, says Burnham

    LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, as he warned voters in France and Germany about Moscow-backed efforts to influence their politics. Burnham, who took over as Britain’s leader in July and said last month that Britain could consider rejoining the European Union in the future, is the first British prime minister to say openly there was evi...

  2. The News International 88% identical

    Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum, Andy Burnham says

    Burnham argued that Britain should be more transparent about foreign attempts to interfere in democratic electionsBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, claiming he received confirmation after raising the issue at Downing Street.Speaking on...

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