Russia report reveals UK government failed to address Kremlin interference

Intelligence and security committee publishes long-delayed findings on Russia’s influence over UK politicsBritish government and British intelligence failed to prepare or conduct any proper assessment of Kremlin attempts to interfere with the 2016 Brexit referendum, according to the long-delayed Russia report.The damning conclusion is contained within the 50-page document from parliament’s intelligence and security committee, which said ministers “had not seen or sought evidence of successful interference in UK democratic processes”. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/21/russia-report-reveals-uk-government-failed-to-address-kremlin-interference-scottish-referendum-brexit #russia #vladimir_putin #europe #world_news #scotland #scottish_independence #brexit #european_union #foreign_policy #politics #scottish_politics #uk_news