UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

What happened: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it is "clear" that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, the first such public acknowledgement by a UK prime minister. He gave no evidence or details. Key numbers: 2016 referendum; 2019 general election; 2014 Scottish independence referendum; 2020 parliamentary report. Why it matters: Burnham warned voters in Germany and France of the same threat, and said he discussed possible Russia links to Alternative for Germany with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Russia denies meddling. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it is "clear" that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, the first such public acknowledgement by a UK prime minister. He gave no evidence or details.

Burnham warned voters in Germany and France of the same threat, and said he discussed possible Russia links to Alternative for Germany with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Russia denies meddling.