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Burnham confirms Russia meddled in Brexit vote, sets Nov 20 EU summit

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Neutral summary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the House of Commons on Monday that a UK-EU summit will take place in Brussels on November 20, and pledged to seek a closer relationship with the bloc, saying the “status quo is not good enough”. He promised a “serious dialogue” on the UK’s future place in Europe, framing the summit as a possible first step to EU membership. Burnham also said that on arriving in Downing Street he had asked whether Moscow meddled in the 2016 referendum and was given the answer “yes”, making him the first PM to confirm Russian interference. The remarks triggered a political storm: The Washington Post reports officials scrambled to clarify that Burnham did not reject the outcome of the 2016 vote, while The National says SNP MPs plan to hold the PM to account over a “throwaway comment”. According to TASS and Izvestia, Burnham has ruled out a new referendum on rejoining the EU, aiming instead to deepen economic cooperation. London Mayor Sadiq Khan, per Politika and Insajder, called for immediate steps to rebuild ties with the EU, calling Brexit “the greatest act of economic self-harm in history”.

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  1. · Daily Mail (outlet profile)

    Andy Burnham says Russia 'clearly' interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum as he gives latest hint at bid to rejoin EU. Andy Burnham said he had asked on arriving in Downing Street whether Moscow had meddled in the 2016 co…

  2. · Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)

    Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in Brexit referendum

  3. · Evening Standard (outlet profile)

    Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in Brexit referendum. He said people have not been informed enough of ‘the extent to which people are seeking to disrupt the political process from overseas’.

  4. · RTÉ News (outlet profile)

    'Clear' Russia interfered in Brexit vote, says Burnham. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK is "clear" there was Russian interference in the Brexit referendum.

  5. · The National (Scotland) (outlet profile)

    It is 'clear' Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, Andy Burnham says. PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK is “clear” there was Russian interference in the Brexit referendum ...

  6. · The Independent (outlet profile)

    Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit vote. Prime minister has left the door open to the UK rejoining the EU

  7. · ТАСС (outlet profile)

    Бернэм заявил о якобы имевшем место вмешательстве РФ в референдум по Brexit. Глава британского правительства назвал Россию "врагом", который влияет на политические процессы в Европе

  8. · Известия (outlet profile)

    Бернем обвинил Россию во вмешательстве в референдум по Brexit в 2016 году. Премьер-министр Британии Энди Бернем 11 октября обвинил Россию в прямом вмешательстве в голосование о выходе из Евросоюза (Brexit) в 2016 году.…

  9. · Financial Times (outlet profile)

    Russia ‘interfered’ in 2016 Brexit vote, says Burnham. UK prime minister calls for European voters to be better informed about efforts to disrupt democratic process

  10. · The Guardian (outlet profile)

    Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit vote. PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia…

  11. · B92 (outlet profile)

    Šok tvrdnja: "Rusija se umešala u Bregzit". Premijer Velike Britanije Endi Bernam rekao je, nakon što je ostavio otvorenom mogućnost povratka Velike Britanije u Evropsku uniju, da se Rusija "jasno" mešala u re…

  12. · Коммерсантъ (outlet profile)

    Премьер Британии обвинил Россию во вмешательстве в референдум по «Брекситу». Референдум по выходу Британии из Евросоюза в 2016 году был спровоцирован вмешательством со стороны российского государства. Об этом, как сообщ…

  13. · Tanjug (outlet profile)

    Bernam tvrdi da se Rusija mešala u referendum o Bregzitu 2016. godine

  14. · Politika (outlet profile)

    Британском премијеру Русија крива и за Брегзит. Британски премијер Енди Бернам изјавио је данас да се Русија „јасно” мешала у референдум о изласку Велике Британије из Европске уније 2016. године

  15. · La Repubblica (outlet profile)

    Brexit, la rivelazione di Burnham: “Sì, la russia ha interferito nel referendum”. Per la prima volta un premier britannico riconosce che ci fu un’interferenza di Mosca nel processo democratico del 2016

  16. · Rzeczpospolita (outlet profile)

    Premier Wielkiej Brytanii potwierdza po raz pierwszy: Rosja ingerowała w referendum brexitowe. Premier Wielkiej Brytanii Andy Burnham potwierdził, że Rosja ingerowała w referendum z 2016 roku, w którym Brytyjczycy opowi…

  17. · Telegraf (outlet profile)

    "Rusija se jasno mešala u referendum o Bregzitu 2016. godine": Nove opštužbe na Putinov račun. Britanski premijer Endi Bernam izjavio je da se Rusija "jasno" mešala u referendum o izlasku Velike Britanije iz Evropske un…

  18. · South China Morning Post (outlet profile)

    It is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, says UK PM Burnham. Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK is “clear” there was Russian interference in the Brexit referendum. He said that when he en…

  19. · NRK (outlet profile)

    Burnham: Russland blanda seg inn i Brexit-avstemminga. Storbritannias statsminister Andy Burnham seier at Russland blanda seg inn i Brexit-avstemminga i 2016. Burnham er den første britiske statsministeren som opent sei…

  20. · www.rbc.ru (outlet profile)

    Бернэм заявил, что получил «четкий ответ» о вмешательстве России в Brexit. Референдум о выходе Британии из ЕС состоялся 10 лет назад. Экс-премьер Джонсон называл риторику о «российском вмешательстве» в голосование проис…

  21. · Danas (outlet profile)

    Britanski premijer: Rusija se mešala u referendum o Bregzitu 2016. godine. Rusija se mešala u referendum o Bregzitu 2016. godine, izjavio je danas britanski premijer Endru Bernam, upozoravajući Francusku i Nemačku na p…

  22. · The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)

    UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote. British PM Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, warning voters in France and Germany of similar threats, but provided no details of…

  23. · Insajder (outlet profile)

    Britanski premijer: Rusija se mešala u referendum o Bregzitu 2016. godine. Rusija se mešala u referendum o Bregzitu 2016. godine, izjavio je danas britanski premijer Endru Bernam, upozoravajući Francusku i Nemačku na,…

  24. · France 24 (outlet profile)

    UK PM Burnham warns French voters of Russian political influence on back of Brexit vote. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday warned French and German voters of potential for Russian influence in upcoming elect…

  25. · BBC (русская служба) (outlet profile)

    Британский премьер Бернем заявил, что Россия вмешивалась в референдум по брекситу 10 лет назад. «Я считаю, что мы вообще-то слишком пассивно реагировали на это и недостаточно информировали людей о том, в какой степени и…

  26. · The Independent (outlet profile)

    UK prime minister say it is 'clear' Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum. U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it's clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union

  27. · WalesOnline (outlet profile)

    Andy Burnham says there's a 'clear answer' on Russian interference in Brexit vote. When he entered No 10 in the summer, the Prime Minister asked whether Moscow interfered in the 2016 vote on whether to leave the EU and…

  28. · Sveriges Radio Ekot (outlet profile)

    Burnham: Ryssland påverkade omröstningen om brexit. Ryssland påverkade Storbritanniens folkomröstning om Brexit 2016, det säger premiärminister Andy Burnham i en podcasten The Rest is Politics. ”Jag frågade när jag till…

  29. · Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)

    UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote. Russia has previously denied meddling in the Brexit vote, casting Britain as gripped by anti-Russian hysteria.

  30. · Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)

    UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

Factual core

  • British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK is clear that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum.
  • Andy Burnham left open the possibility of the United Kingdom rejoining the European Union.
  • Andy Burnham plans to use the key UK-EU summit next month to seek new post-Brexit deals.

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