Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum; MI5 chief warns against amplifying Russian propaganda

Summary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it is 'clear' that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Sunday 11 October. Andy Burnham said people have not been informed enough of 'the extent to which people are seeking to disrupt the political process from overseas', according to the two outlets. The Independent called Andy Burnham the first prime minister to confirm Russian interference in the Brexit vote, and said the Prime Minister had left the door open to the UK rejoining the EU. On entering No 10 in the summer, the Prime Minister asked whether Moscow had interfered in the 2016 vote and was given 'the clear answer that yes there was', Wales Online reported. On Tuesday 13 October, MI5 chief Ken McCallum said it was openly documented that Russia sought to interfere in the 2016 referendum and warned against amplifying Russian propaganda, following a row over Andy Burnham's comments, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

Latest: MI5 chief Ken McCallum said it was openly documented that Russia sought to interfere in the 2016 referendum and warned against amplifying Russian propaganda, following a row over Andy Burnham's comments.

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