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Russia behind Britain's Brexit vote, UK prime minister admits for first time
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham publicly confirmed Kremlin involvement in the 2016 Brexit referendum, marking the first such admission by a British prime minister.
- Burnham revealed he received a clear confirmation of Russian interference shortly after assuming office in July.
- The confirmation was shared on the political podcast The Rest is Politics, with the episode released on October 12.
- Russia has long been suspected of promoting euroscepticism and supporting the Leave campaign in the U.K. and other European countries.
- Burnham emphasized the importance of acknowledging Russian influence to help voters in Germany and France understand the external instigation behind certain political movements.
