Burnham accuses Russia of spreading disinformation at UN
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 17:20 · Archive
Andy Burnham told the UN that Russia spreads lies and disinformation in Britain.
The Prime Minister accused Russia of information warfare during a UN address, saying Moscow spends around £1.3 billion annually manipulating information and amplifying far-right narratives. He announced Labour would establish a National Centre for Information Defence. The Kremlin responded by accusing Burnham of stoking anti-Russian sentiment.
How it is being reported
- Vladimir Putin fires back against Andy Burnham after PM warned Russia is 'spreading lies' across UKThe Kremlin has accused Andy Burnham of stirring up anti-Russian sentiment after the Prime Minister accused Moscow of spreading lies and disinformation. Mr Burnham, who met with Donald Trump last night, announced Labour would set up a new National Centre for Information Defence. The Prime Minister directly singled out Russian interference across Europe, warning Moscow spends around £1.3 billion a year manipulating information. He said: "They've amplified far-right narratives, and we have evidence that they tried to interfere with the 2019 General Election." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say…GB News · 23 Sept, 14:40
- Kremlin accuses Andy Burnham of ‘stoking anti-Russian sentiment’ in UN speechBurnham unveiled plans for a new National Centre for Information Defence to tackle Russian information warfareThe Independent · 23 Sept, 14:23
- Kremlin accuses Andy Burnham of 'stoking anti-Russian sentiment' after he blamed Putin for sowing division in Britain during UN speechKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Burnham's approach - and that of other European countries, was flawed.Daily Mail · 23 Sept, 10:58
- Russia's chilling reaction as Andy Burnham slams Putin's 'lies and disinformation'Mr Burnham did not hold back during his address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, accusing Russia of 'preying on people's fear' in a bombshell speechThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 04:04
In this story: Andy Burnham · Vladimir Putin · Dmitry Peskov · Russia · United Nations · Britain
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