Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit referendum – video

What happened: Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, in an interview with The Rest Is Politics podcast. He also warned voters in France and Germany about Moscow-backed efforts to influence their politics. Why it matters: Burnham is the first British prime minister to say openly there is evidence of Russian interference in the referendum a decade ago. He said last month that Britain could consider rejoining the European Union in the future.

Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, in an interview with The Rest Is Politics podcast. He also warned voters in France and Germany about Moscow-backed efforts to influence their politics.

Burnham is the first British prime minister to say openly there is evidence of Russian interference in the referendum a decade ago. He said last month that Britain could consider rejoining the European Union in the future.