PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit referendum

The UK Prime Minister stated it is clear that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum after inquiring about it upon taking office. Andy Burnham confirmed Russian efforts to influence the vote and mentioned similar activities in France and Germany. The pro-Brexit group Britain Unbound dismissed the claims, saying there is no evidence that Russian interference affected the referendum outcome and criticizing the suggestion that voters were easily duped. Burnham also discussed Russian disinformation in German and French politics, emphasizing this is the first time a UK PM has publicly acknowledged Russian attempts to sway the Brexit vote.