Brake wins support for debate on Russian interference

Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesperson Tom Brake has accused Theresa May of “extraordinary naivety” over Russian interference in the EU referendum. He today submitted a bid to the Backbench Business Committee supported by all political parties for a debate on Russian Interference in UK Politics and Society. He has the backing of over 25 MPs. Tom Brake said: “I was the first to call for Russian interference in the EU referendum to be referred to an urgently reconstituted Intelligence and Security Committee and now the evidence of Russian involvement is overwhelming, this must be done immediately. “Theresa May has shown extraordinary naivety in saying that Russia has interfered in the elections of other countries but not elections in this country. “But then on Brexit, Theresa May and Vladimir Putin are in a fairly similar place – both seem to support an extreme and damaging Brexit.”