Andy Burnham accuses Russia of disinformation at UN General Assembly

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 11:15

Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of spreading lies and disinformation.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester criticised Russia for 'preying on people's fear' and blamed it for sowing division in Britain. The Kremlin responded through spokesman Dmitry Peskov, accusing Burnham and other European countries of 'stoking anti-Russian sentiment'.

How it is being reported

• Kremlin accuses Andy Burnham of 'stoking anti-Russian sentiment' after he blamed Putin for sowing division in Britain during UN speechDaily Mail · 23 Sept, 10:58
• Russia's chilling reaction as Andy Burnham slams Putin's 'lies and disinformation'The Mirror · 23 Sept, 04:04

In this story: Andy Burnham · Dmitry Peskov · Russia · United Nations General Assembly · Britain

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