Prime Minister Boris Johnson has blocked the publication of a parliamentary inquiry into Russian interference in recent elections and referendums.
Boris Johnson blocked a report on Russian interference in UK elections because it revealed"embarrassing" links between Conservative donors and the Kremlin, sources have told the Times. Sources who have seen the report suspect that Downing Street fear the revelations would be weaponised in the upcoming general election campaign. Downing Street also reportedly fear the report may damage relations with Donald Trump.
Boris Johnson blocked a report on Russian interference in UK elections because it revealed"embarrassing" links between Conservative donors and the Kremlin, sources have told the Times. Sources who have seen the report suspect that Downing Street fear the revelations would be weaponised in the upcoming general election campaign. Downing Street also reportedly fear the report may damage relations with Donald Trump.
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