UK’s Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit vote

What happened: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in Britain's 2016 EU referendum, the first such public acknowledgement by a British leader. He also said Germany's AfD is linked to Russia. Key numbers: 2016 referendum; 2020 parliamentary committee finding; July took office; 2021 meeting; 14 September meeting; €325,500 in UAE Why it matters: Burnham said putting this on record helps voters in Germany and France see some politics as instigated by Russia. UK intelligence warns of growing Russian interference, and he faces pressure over UAE and Manchester City ties. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

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