Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has described claims of Russian interference in the UK general election as 'gravely concerning.' The allegations suggest that Moscow is boosting Nigel Farage's Reform UK party. Dowden has called for an investigation into these claims, highlighting the potential impact of Russian bots on social media. The Conservative Party, facing one of its worst election performances in decades, is particularly concerned about these allegations. Trevor Phillips questioned Dowden on whether Putin is backing Farage.
🔴 A ‘Russia Hoax’ or Russian Hopes? How Putin’s Troll Farms are Boosting Nigel Farage’s Campaigns – Again Islamophobia, the Great Replacement Theory and GB News are key elements in the Russian propaganda networks supporting Reform – @peterjukes reports https://t.co/TQTgvTs5s7
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden says Russian interference in the UK general election is "classic behaviour from Russia" and urges the public not to be "swayed" by Russian bots on social media. Dowden also went on to say "it is not possible" for ex-Tory and now Reform UK… https://t.co/xNjHOKOj59
'Gravely concerning' claims of Russian interference in general election to spread support for Farage's Reform Full story ⬇️ https://t.co/t5tQt30pbU
“Does he [Donald Trump] share your view that the West is largely to blame for Vladimir Putin's invasion?” Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says the former U.S. president doesn’t, but a former Secretary of State does. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/8AdR7eHNVf
“Does he [Donald Trump] share your view that the West is largely to blame for Vladimir Putin's invasion?” Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says the former U.S. president doesn’t, but a former Secretary of State president does. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/1wQLj67Jcu
Oliver Dowden has described alleged Russian interference in the general election campaign as “gravely concerning” amid calls for an investigation ⬇️ https://t.co/Q3V43FbXc6
🚨🇬🇧🇷🇺MODERN POLITICS - IF YOU'RE LOSING, BLAME RUSSIA?! As the UK Conservative Party heads toward one of its worst election performances in decades, the Deputy Prime Minister demanded an investigation into "gravely concerning" allegations of Russian interference. It's claimed… https://t.co/1V6rmueqiR https://t.co/Baw8M810Yy
Tories call for investigation over 'gravely concerning' claims of Russian interference in the general election - with Moscow 'boosting Nigel Farage's Reform' https://t.co/0Cj2ZDeOLK https://t.co/QqOkJkDtEY
“Are you saying Putin is backing Farage?” @TrevorPTweets questions @OliverDowden on claims of Russian interference in the General Election. He adds 'I'm concerned he said that the EU was responsible for Russia's invasion of Ukraine' #trevorphillips https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 https://t.co/QR9rZ2uXEw
Dowden: Claims of Russian interference in general election ‘gravely concerning’ https://t.co/PGDYA21RJ4