Tories call for investigation over 'gravely concerning' claims of Russian interference in the general election - with Moscow 'boosting Nigel Farage's Reform'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tories call for investigation over 'gravely concerning' claims of Russian interference in the general election - with Moscow 'boosting Nigel Farage's Reform'

Daily Mail  

The Tories are demanding an investigation over 'gravely concerning' allegations of Russian interference in the general election campaign, it has been revealed. Oliver Dowden, the Deputy Prime Minister, has responded to claims that five co-ordinated Facebook pages have been spouting Kremlin talking points. Some have posted in support of Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Oliver Dowden, the Deputy Prime Minister, has responded to claims that five co-ordinated Facebook pages have been spouting Kremlin talking points Some have posted in support of Nigel Farage 's Reform UK party, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation A disinformation expert told the broadcaster the network's activity had the hallmarks of a Russian influence operation. Pictured: Russian President Vladimir Putin Speaking this morning to Sky News, Mr Dowden said the ABC investigation had exposed a 'classic example from the Russian playbook'.

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Russian disinformation accelerates toward the election
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Russian disinformation accelerates toward the election

Politico  

The analyst shared findings based on a study of two major disinformation campaigns backed by Russia and targeting the U.S. ahead of Election Day. “It is not per se getting Trump elected that is the end goal of the Russian state — but to increase partisan divides, anxiety and fear; all to make the U.S. elites more focused on domestic …

Former security minister raises concerns Putin behind Southport far right disinformation
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Former security minister raises concerns Putin behind Southport far right disinformation

The Independent  

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Labour and Tories turn fire on Reform UK and Farage
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Labour and Tories turn fire on Reform UK and Farage

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he shared Rishi Sunak’s “disgust” at the use …

The UK government blames Russian intelligence for prolonged efforts to meddle in British politics
1 year, 3 months ago

The UK government blames Russian intelligence for prolonged efforts to meddle in British politics

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russia’s intelligence services have targeted high-profile British politicians, civil servants and journalists with cyberespionage as part of years-long attempts to interfere in U.K. politics, Britain’s government said Thursday. The Foreign Office said Russia’s FSB agency was responsible for a range of sustained cyberespionage operations in the U.K., including targeting British lawmakers from multiple parties from at least 2015 …

Tories reject watchdog’s call for Boris Johnson to lose power to decide on sleaze investigations
3 years, 4 months ago

Tories reject watchdog’s call for Boris Johnson to lose power to decide on sleaze investigations

The Independent  

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Russia elections: Independent’s Moscow correspondent has personal details leaked online
3 years, 6 months ago

Russia elections: Independent’s Moscow correspondent has personal details leaked online

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Independent’s Moscow correspondent has …

Russia report: Tony Blair calls on government to investigate Moscow’s alleged interference in Brexit
4 years, 7 months ago

Russia report: Tony Blair calls on government to investigate Moscow’s alleged interference in Brexit

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tony Blair has called on the government to investigate alleged Russian …

Who protects British democracy from Russia? No one, concludes UK Parliament report
4 years, 8 months ago

Who protects British democracy from Russia? No one, concludes UK Parliament report

Firstpost  

The report described how British politicians had welcomed Russia’s oligarchs to London, allowing them to launder their illicit money through what it called the London “laundromat” London: Russia has mounted a prolonged, sophisticated campaign to undermine Britain’s democracy and corrupt its politics, while successive British governments have looked the other way, according to a long-delayed report released Tuesday by a …

Russia report: Key points from intelligence dossier
4 years, 8 months ago

Russia report: Key points from intelligence dossier

The Independent  

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Russia report: Inquiry into potential Brexit vote interference rejected by UK government
4 years, 8 months ago

Russia report: Inquiry into potential Brexit vote interference rejected by UK government

The Independent  

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Russia report: 'Potential' Brexit interference must be investigated
4 years, 8 months ago

Russia report: 'Potential' Brexit interference must be investigated

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Successive prime ministers …

Russians tried to influence UK election, says Raab
4 years, 8 months ago

Russians tried to influence UK election, says Raab

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a statement released jointly with US and Canadian security agencies, the UK National Cyber …

Reddit claims UK-US trade document leak linked to Russia, bans 61 accounts suspected of 'vote manipulation' ahead of general elections
5 years, 3 months ago

Reddit claims UK-US trade document leak linked to Russia, bans 61 accounts suspected of 'vote manipulation' ahead of general elections

Firstpost  

The prospect of Russian interference in Britain’s election flared anew Saturday after the social media platform Reddit concluded that people from Russia leaked confidential British government documents on Brexit trade talks just days before the general UK vote London: The prospect of Russian interference in Britain’s election flared anew Saturday after the social media platform Reddit concluded that people from …

Tory minister says 'we should be concerned' about Russian election interference, but report on Russian interference cannot be published before election
5 years, 3 months ago

Tory minister says 'we should be concerned' about Russian election interference, but report on Russian interference cannot be published before election

The Independent  

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The two biggest pieces of disinformation in the UK election have come from the government
5 years, 4 months ago

The two biggest pieces of disinformation in the UK election have come from the government

CNN  

London CNN Business — These days, everyone is concerned about foreign actors spreading disinformation in the run-up to elections. During Tuesday night’s debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn, the official Twitter account that represents the press department of Johnson’s Conservative Party changed its name from CCHQPress to “factcheckUK.” The account’s bio stated that it would be “Fact checking Labour …

General election: How the Russia report could be damning for the Tories
5 years, 4 months ago

General election: How the Russia report could be damning for the Tories

The Independent  

Would, I wonder, the Intelligence and Security Committee of parliament’s report on Russia be drawing quite so much attention if the government were not giving every appearance of trying to suppress it? Russia was supposed to have hacked Emmanuel Macron’s campaign during the last weeks of the 2017 French presidential election, and there were fears that Russia could interfere also …

General election: Boris Johnson accused of suppressing secret report on Russian meddling in Brexit vote and UK polls
5 years, 4 months ago

General election: Boris Johnson accused of suppressing secret report on Russian meddling in Brexit vote and UK polls

The Independent  

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What are the claims concerning Russian interference in the
7 years, 1 month ago

What are the claims concerning Russian interference in the

Daily Mail  

Moscow has been accused of trying to interfere in the Brexit referendum by posting fake news and propaganda online. Russian bots and Kremlin-backed propaganda channels like Sputnik and RT are accused of posting Leave- backing articles in a bid to sway the vote. Experts believe Moscow is turning to fake news and cyber propaganda to try to weaken Western democracies …

How Russian-Backed Agitation Online Spilled Into The Real World In 2016
7 years, 4 months ago

How Russian-Backed Agitation Online Spilled Into The Real World In 2016

NPR  

How Russian-Backed Agitation Online Spilled Into The Real World In 2016 Enlarge this image toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Updated at 6:43 p.m. Sponsor Message Watch The House Intel Hearing A second group, "United Muslims of America," also began advertising an event to "save Islamic Knowledge" — across the street from the "Heart of Texas" rally. Watch …

'Concrete evidence of collusion between Trump team and Russia' handed to official investigation
7 years, 11 months ago

'Concrete evidence of collusion between Trump team and Russia' handed to official investigation

The Independent  

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Russia rejects allegations of meddling in US elections and recent hacks in the country
8 years, 5 months ago

Russia rejects allegations of meddling in US elections and recent hacks in the country

Firstpost  

Russian officials have once more vigorously rejected accusations of meddling in the US presidential elections and dismissed allegations that Moscow was behind a series of recent hacks on US institutions. Moscow: Russian officials have once more vigorously rejected accusations of meddling in the US presidential elections and dismissed allegations that Moscow was behind a series of recent hacks on US …

US government officially blames Russia for hacking political campaigns to interfere with elections
8 years, 5 months ago

US government officially blames Russia for hacking political campaigns to interfere with elections

The Independent  

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US, UK Welcome Russia's Announcement To Probe Election Fraud
13 years, 3 months ago

US, UK Welcome Russia's Announcement To Probe Election Fraud

India TV News  

Washington, Dec 13: US and Britain have cautiously welcomed Russia's announcement to launch an investigation into allegations of fraud in Duma elections held on December 4. "The fact that the government has announced that it is willing to investigate allegations of fraud and manipulation associated with the December 4 Duma elections is a good sign and a reassuring position for …

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