At Putin’s annual press conference, he spoke out in support of Brexit, and opposed a people’s vote. Ian Murray, Labour MP and Best for Britain champion, said in response: 

“Finally, Theresa May has found a backer for her deal.

“But when Vladimir Putin is trying to give her lessons on democracy, you know that the Prime Minister has made a catastrophic error of judgement.

“Rather than agree with Putin’s propaganda, the true democratic option is to give the people a final say on whether they still want to leave the EU.”

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Notes to editors – If you use the quote please mention the Best for Britain campaign