Burnham Confirms Russian Interference in Brexit Referendum
October 11, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Russia clearly intervened in the Brexit referendum of 2016. Upon arriving at Downing Street, he was informed that there had indeed been Russian interference. Burnham also noted that misinformation from Russia affects German politics. He emphasized that voters have not been adequately informed of external interference. The government failed to properly assess the impact of Russian media on political discourse.