BackPM believes Brexit vote was legitimate despite Russia interference claims, No 10 says
The Prime Minister said it is "inconceivable" that Russia did not try to use the referendum to its advantage, but he believes it did not succeed in influencing the result.
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The UK Prime Minister, according to Downing Street, acknowledged that it would be "inconceivable" that Russia made no attempt to exploit the Brexit referendum, yet he maintains confidence that any Russian activity failed to affect the outcome. The statement reflects ongoing concerns about foreign interference in democratic processes, but the government asserts the vote's legitimacy. No further evidence of successful influence was presented. The announcement was published by the BBC on 12 October 2026 and placed in the Politics feed. Downing Street's spokesperson emphasized that while attempts at influence are plausible, there is no proof they altered the referendum's result.
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