Russia has previously denied meddling in the Brexit vote, casting Britain as gripped by anti-Russian hysteria.

Russia has previously denied meddling in the Brexit vote, casting Britain as gripped by anti-Russian hysteria.

Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum and urged voters in France and Germany to stay alert. His remarks break with earlier official positions and revive questions over foreign influence in democratic votes.

Burnham’s remarks contrast with those of his predecessor, Boris Johnson, who denied that Russia had interfered in the referendum. Read more at straitstimes.com.