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MI5 confirms Russian Brexit interference attempts after Burnham sparks political row

The intelligence chief's intervention supports Burnham's claim of Russian activity, but separates attempts to interfere from proof of an effect on the referendum result.

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Chapters · 3

  1. 1UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit vote
  2. 2Andy Burnham confirms Russian Brexit interference and seeks closer EU ties
  3. 3MI5 confirms Russian Brexit interference attempts after Burnham sparks political row

Key moments · 11

Burnham's inquiry into Kremlin involvement comes to light

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Burnham publicly says Russia interfered in Brexit vote

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Burnham warns voters in France and Germany

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Prime minister calls for better information for European voters

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Burnham publicly confirms Russian interference in Brexit vote

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Burnham says Merz linked Germany's AfD to Russia

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Burnham seeks cross-party support for closer EU relations

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Conservatives call Burnham dangerous and divisive over Brexit

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MI5 chief says Russia tried to interfere in Brexit vote

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Keir Giles calls for tangible evidence of Russian interference

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Burnham and Badenoch clash at Prime Minister's Questions

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