UK Prime Minister says Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, in comments that add a new public allegation to a long-running debate over foreign influence in UK politics. He made the remarks in excerpts from a podcast released on Sunday. Burnham did not explain how the interference allegedly took place and did not provide evidence.In the excerpts, Burnham said he had asked advisers after entering Downing Street in July whether Russia had interfered in the referendum. He said it was important to warn voters in Germany and France about the risk of foreign interference in their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
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UK and Germany hold Berlin security talks on cyber threats and sabotage
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Thursday for talks focused on cyber-security threats, sabotage and wider cooperation against hybrid attacks. The meeting is Burnham's first official visit to Germany and comes as both governments say they are facing rising pressure from hostile activity. The talks are being framed around efforts to strengthen joint defences against threats linked to Russia.Downing Street said deeper cooperation in response to hybrid threats would be high on the agenda. Intelligence services in both countries have warned of growing risks, and German authorities last month accused Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 01:05 LONDON
