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UK PM Burnham warns French voters of Russian political influence on back of Brexit vote

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday warned French and German voters of potential for Russian influence in upcoming elections, on the back of "clear" interference in Britain's referendum on European Union membership in 2016.

Key facts

  • British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday warned French and German voters of potential for Russian influence in upcoming elections, on the back of "clear" interference in Britain's referendum on European Union membership in 2016.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:42:09 UTC.

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