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The former Attorney General demanded a much fuller investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 EU referendum. Mr Grieve told Sky News’ Adam Boulton that he was not attributing the blame to any individual but that somebody took their eye off the ball in order for Russia’s interference to be unnoticed.  

Mr Grieve said: “I would simply say that somebody took their eye off the ball or didn’t actually ever put their eye on the ball in the first place and simply assumed that this was not an issue.

“I think it is an issue and indeed the evidence sits in terms of interference in other countries whether it is the United States or France.

“It is clear that this is a very serious issue.”

Mr Boulton asked: “Do you think that was because there was reluctance to question the winning side in the referendum?

The former Conservative MP replied: “I have no idea and I wouldn’t wish to speculate on that one way or another.

“Clearly simply saying ‘that is in the past so we can forget about it’ I don’t think is an adequate response.

“Even now I think there should be a much fuller investigation into whether Russia did interfere in the 2016 referendum particularly through the internet which appears to be their classic method.

 “I am not attributing blame to any individual and I wouldn’t wish to do so.”

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