Burnham Says Russia Interfered in Brexit Vote, Warns of Activity in France and Germany

Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, citing information he received after asking about possible foreign involvement. He did not provide details about the type or scale of the alleged activity. Burnham also warned that Russian misinformation and disinformation are circulating in France and Germany, saying voters should understand that some political messaging may be encouraged by hostile foreign powers. A British minister pointed to Russia’s broader information campaigns but declined to discuss specific evidence. A parliamentary report had not reached a definitive conclusion about the referendum.