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Burnham Faces Farage Criticism Over Brexit Interference Claims

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 6:45 PM UTC · How we work

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham claimed Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum during a podcast.
Burnham later told Parliament he never said the interference altered the referendum result.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called Burnham hypocritical for previously declaring the referendum settled.
Farage argued Burnham’s podcast sought to undermine the referendum’s legitimacy and revive discussion.
Farage also alleged Obama interfered in Brexit through Brussels and David Cameron’s government.

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham claimed Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum during a podcast.
Burnham later told Parliament he never said the interference altered the referendum result.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called Burnham hypocritical for previously declaring the referendum settled.
Farage argued Burnham’s podcast sought to undermine the referendum’s legitimacy and revive discussion.
Farage also alleged Obama interfered in Brexit through Brussels and David Cameron’s government.