Burnham says Brexit vote was legitimate – despite Russian attempts to interfere

• Downing Street has stated it is inconceivable Russia did not attempt to interfere in the 2016 Brexit referendum, but maintains the prime minister views the result as legitimate.
• Foreign office minister Stephen Doughty confirmed that Russian efforts to undermine UK elections and influence the referendum result were ultimately unsuccessful.
• Andy Burnham revealed he was given a clear answer upon entering Downing Street that Moscow had interfered in the 2016 vote.
• Reform UK leader Nigel Farage dismissed the claims as a hoax and called Andy Burnham a liar during a press conference in Hythe.
• Pro-EU campaign group Best for Britain has called for the UK to restore its EU membership following the public confirmation of Russian interference attempts.

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Russia’s attempt to influence Brexit vote failed – but they still tried, Burnham says