UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated in an interview with The Rest is Politics podcast that upon taking office in July 2026, officials confirmed to him that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum

From the articlePM believes Brexit vote was legitimate despite Russia claims, No 10 saysAlso in Russia’s attempt to influence Brexit vote failed – but they still tried, Burnham says, UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote | Reuters, How significant are Burnham’s remarks on Kremlin interference in Brexit vote?