# UK prime minister admits Russia's role in Brexit vote for first time

https://mins.news/en/item/95290

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-11 13:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-behind-britains-brexit-vote-uk-prime-minister-admits-for-first-time-2/

> The Observer reported on Oct. 11 that U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed Kremlin involvement in the 2016 Brexit referendum. Burnham said he was given a clear yes when he asked about it in July, and argued that putting the matter on record could help voters in Germany and France understand how Russia instigates political activity.

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