PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote

The Prime Minister stated that it is now clear that Russia interfered in the United Kingdom's 2016 Brexit referendum. He argued that the electorate was not sufficiently informed about the ways foreign actors attempted to disrupt British democracy. The comment was made in a televised interview on 12 October 2026, where the PM cited intelligence assessments indicating Russian influence operations targeting the vote. While the government has not released detailed evidence, officials said the findings underscore the need for stronger safeguards against external meddling in future elections. Opposition parties called for a parliamentary inquiry, and the Foreign Office announced plans to review existing counter‑disinformation measures.