A senior British politician has claimed he was given a direct assurance about Russian interference in the Brexit referendum when he entered Downing Street, though the government has not disclosed who provided the confirmation. The revelation comes as calls grow for greater transparency on foreign influence in the 2016 vote, with one lawmaker insisting the evidence of Kremlin involvement is now undeniable. The admission raises fresh questions about why the government has not publicly acknowledged the matter sooner. Full details of the exchange and its implications remain unclear.
PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddledAndy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street.Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Continue reading...
