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Russia: Subversion

Asked by Mr Lee DillonLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 13 April 2026UIN 123897

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to commission an investigation into potential Russian interference in UK democratic processes.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Government shares the Hon Member's concern regarding the threat from Russian interference. The UK will not tolerate attempts to interfere in our politics from any foreign actor and we will take all measures necessary to defend our democracy.

I would refer the Hon Member to the statement made on 25 March by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics.

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