British prime minister states Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum

The British prime minister stated that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, according to reports from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the BBC, and The Washington Post. Speaking on The Rest is Politics podcast, the prime minister confirmed that foreign actors worked to disrupt the political process in the United Kingdom, BBC Politics reported. [1][2][3][4]

Upon entering office at Downing Street, the prime minister asked officials about potential Russian activity during the 2016 vote and received a definitive answer that interference occurred, BBC Politics reported. The prime minister added that the public had not been sufficiently informed about the extent to which foreign entities seek to disrupt domestic politics, according to BBC Politics. [3]

Andy Burnham stated that Russia interfered with the Brexit vote and warned that similar activities are taking place in France and Germany, BBC Politics and NewsCord reported. Around Prague noted that the statement marks a departure from the position taken by past governments. [3][9][10]