Andy Burnham confirms Russian Brexit interference and seeks closer EU ties
The first public acknowledgement by a British prime minister has prompted political criticism as Burnham seeks support for closer EU relations ahead of a November summit.
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Burnham's inquiry into Kremlin involvement comes to light
Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian ↗Burnham publicly says Russia interfered in Brexit vote
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Reuters ↗Prime minister calls for better information for European voters
Financial Times World ↗Burnham publicly confirms Russian interference in Brexit vote
Al Jazeera ↗Burnham says Merz linked Germany's AfD to Russia
Euronews ↗Burnham seeks cross-party support for closer EU relations
Express & Star ↗Conservatives call Burnham dangerous and divisive over Brexit
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