Fury after Burnham claims Russia interfered with Brexit vote with PM blasted for working ‘against UK’s best interests’

12 comments 12 Next ANDY Burnham has been blasted for claiming Russia interfered with the Brexit vote. The PM said Vladimir Putin helped to fuel disinformation and suggested foreign actors may have swung it for Leave. PM Andy Burnham has been slammed for claiming Russia interfered with Brexit The Prime Minister claims Putin helped to fuel disinformation and suggested foreign actors may have swung it for Leave Credit: AFP Advertisement But a report found it was “difficult, if not impossible” to assess Russia’s impact on the campaign. Shadow Foreign Minister Wendy Morton said the result was sound and warned questioning the 2016 referendum was against the country’s best interests. Sign up for the Politics newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. She said: “The threats from hostile nations come in different shapes and sizes. However, the result of the Brexit referendum is legitimate. “The public made their decision and Andy Burnham’s attempts to turn back the clock run against the best interests of our country.” READ MORE ON BURNHAM CITY PROBE Under-fire Burnham to publish ALL details of dealings with Man City & UAE owners BURN NOTICE Man Utd icon slams 'embarrassment' Andy Burnham over Man City scandal The PM said he asked officials about Russian interference in the referendum after entering No10 and got a “clear answer” that it had happened. But the Intelligence and Security Committee’s 2020 report said it would be virtually impossible to assess whether Russia tipped the referendum result in any way. At the UN last month, Mr Burnham said he had evidence Russia tried to interfere in the 2019 General Election. It comes as the PM opened the door to rejoining the EU as one of the options for Britain’s future relationship with Brussels. Advertisement Most read in The Sun CANVAS OF 'CRIME' Student ‘drug dealer’ charged after thieves stole 4 paintings worth £8m TRAGIC PLUNGE Man in 30s dies after falling from multi-storey car park in city centre ID FAKER Innocent dad arrested for rape more than 20 times after suspect stole his identity RACE AGAINST TIME Young explorer buried alive 32ft below ground after cave collapses He said he wanted to “repair relations” with Europe and that the Government would consider a range of choices. He added: “We could stay as we are. We could look at what George Osborne said about a customs union, we could look at what the Lib Dems said about the single market, or we could go all the way.” 12 comments 12