Downing Street dismissed claims Russia attempted to sway the recent referendum outcome, calling any interference efforts "inconceivable" without success, though it acknowledged Moscow would likely have tried. The prime minister insisted no evidence suggested the vote was affected, framing the attempt as a failure despite expectations of Russian involvement. Officials emphasized skepticism toward Moscow’s motives while stopping short of confirming direct meddling. The statement underscores ongoing tensions over foreign influence in domestic political processes.
It is "inconceivable" that Russia did not try to use the referendum to its advantage, No 10 said, but the PM believed it did not succeed in influencing the result.
