Link: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-behind-britains-brexit-vote-uk-prime-minister-admits-for-first-time-2/

"These things are important now to put clearly on the record and, I believe, help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this politics is instigated via our enemies, namely Russia," the Observer reports Burnham saying.

And, even if it wasn't, it is an easy scapegoat to galvanize people around. Basic politics.

I agree, sounds very much like a scapegoat tactic

I mean duhh. This was plain as day when it was happening. Everyone knew it. Same with MAGA same with the catelonia referendum same as Brazil the first time.

...but it clearly was.

Only Americans are still in denial that Russia has taken over the discourse on commercial social media and are constantly attacking even the freaking fediverse... with all its irrelevance.