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Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit vote
UK PM Andy Burnham said it is 'clear' Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, and Conservatives accuse him of reopening Brexit. MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirmed Russia tried to interfere via RT, Sputnik and trolls, though not that it affected the result, and said the debate gave the Kremlin a propaganda win.
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Tuesday 13 October
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MI5 chief confirms Russian attempt to interfere in Brexit vote
McCallum said Russia tried to influence the 2016 referendum via social media and television, endorsing Burnham's comments, without implying it changed the outcome.
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2 sourcesThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSTue 13 Oct, 12:00
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The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSTue 13 Oct, 15:15
Russia did try to interfere in Brexit referendum, head of MI5 confirms Spy chief Ken McCallum said Kremlin had attempted to influence 2016 vote through social media and TV reportsRussia did try to interfere in the Brexit referendum through social media and television reports, th
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Monday 12 October
3 developments18:11 UTC
Boris Johnson disputes Burnham's Russian interference claim
Johnson said the security service had previously dismissed the claims, and that either the agencies changed their view or Burnham was lying about what he was told.
1 sourceТопор Live
Топор LiveTelegramMon 12 Oct, 18:11RU
⚡️Борис Джонсон опроверг заявление премьера Британии Бернэма о «российском вмешательстве» в брексит. Он заявил, что эти слухи ранее уже опровергала и служба безопасности страны. Либо спецслужбы изменили свою точку зрения — что было бы весьма странно, — либо Бёрнхэм лжёт о т
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08:28 UTC
Tories accuse Burnham of 'reopening' Brexit over Russia claim
A shadow minister called the referendum a 'legitimate vote' and said Burnham's statement on Russian interference was dangerous and divisive.
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3 sourcesMeduza, The Guardian · World
MeduzaTelegramMon 12 Oct, 08:15RU
Россия вмешивалась в референдум по брекзиту, [заявил]( премьер-министр Великобритании Россия вмешива
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSMon 12 Oct, 08:28
UK politics live: Tories accuse Burnham of being ‘dangerous and divisive’ after he confirms Russian interference in Brexit campaign Shadow minister says referendum was a ‘legitimate vote’ and PM is seeking to ‘reopen debate’ with statement on Russia’s involvementBurnham to urge
The original postMeduzaRSSMon 12 Oct, 10:53
Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, UK prime minister says Russia interfered in the 2016 referendum on the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on the podcast The Rest Is Politics.
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01:12 UTC
Burnham says Russia clearly interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
UK PM Andy Burnham said it is clear Russia interfered in the vote to leave the EU, the first such public acknowledgement by a British prime minister.
1 sourceAl Jazeera
Al JazeeraRSSMon 12 Oct, 01:12
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote Claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia's interference in the vote to leave EU.
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Sunday 11 October
3 developments20:47 UTC
Burnham says he was told Russia interfered in Brexit vote
Burnham said that on arriving at Downing Street he asked whether Russia interfered in the 2016 referendum and 'got a clear answer: yes'.
1 sourceТопор Live
Топор LiveTelegramSun 11 Oct, 20:47RU
⚡️Россия вмешивалась в референдум о выходе Британии из Евросоюза в 2016 году (Brexit), — премьер Британии Бернэм. По его словам, подтверждение этому он получил после вступления в должность главы правительства. «Когда я пришел на Даунинг-стрит, я задал вопрос: было ли вмешат
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19:42 UTC
Burnham warns French and German voters of Russian influence
In a podcast interview, Burnham cited 'clear' Russian interference in the 2016 referendum and warned of influence in upcoming French and German elections.
1 sourceFrance 24
France 24RSSSun 11 Oct, 19:42
UK PM Burnham warns French voters of Russian political influence on back of Brexit vote British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday warned French and German voters of potential for Russian influence in upcoming elections, on the back of "clear" interference in Britain's refere
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13:25 UTC
Burnham admits Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
The PM said he asked on taking office whether Moscow tried to influence the 2016 vote and got a clear answer that it had, without naming his source.
2 sourcesThe Kyiv Independent, The Guardian · World
The Kyiv IndependentRSSSun 11 Oct, 13:25
Russia behind Britain's Brexit vote, UK prime minister admits for first time "These things are important now to put clearly on the record and, I believe, help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this politics is instigated via our enemies, namely Russia," media
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSSun 11 Oct, 15:15
Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit vote PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddledAndy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on
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