Published 03:07 IST, November 6th 2019

UK government refuses retaining documents of Russian meddling

Boris Johnson's government have declined the charges for retaining any potentially damaging report regarding the alleged Russian meddling during the 2016 Brexit

Reported by: Pragya Puri
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government has declined all charges on vember 5, for retaining any potentially damaging report regarding alleged Russian meddling which happened during 2016 Brexit referendum. 

Questions raised on delay for publishing dossier

re have been questions raised by top lawmakers of both houses of parliament regarding uncertain release of a government study. y have asserted delay in release of document as ‘jaw-dropping’, and report will be published only after Britain's elections. international media reported that conservative as refused to provide any suggestions which hit that Britain’s exit from European Union was conducted under unfair circumstances. 

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dossier requires clearance from PM's office

controversial document is 50 ps and has received clearance from security services but needs to be cleared from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office located in Downing Street. refore, will t be published before December 12. Michael Gove, who is senior minister in cabinet said that document compiled by  Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee is undertaking appropriate procedures. However, he failed to disclose when document will be published. upcoming general elections could help in deciding wher or t Brexit will happen. decision is important for Boris Johnson government, which is in mirity. Boris Johnson will have to give up his position if party does t receive majority votes. 

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delay led to suspicion and doubt

On or hand, main Opposition party has agreed to let Britons vote again on matter of Brexit and decide wher Britain will exit European Union or t but on a condition to form its government for first time since 2010. Dominic Grieve, who is intelligence and security committee chairman also reflected on delay in publishing of dossier. delay in release of documents has clouded minds of lawmakers with suspicion and doubt.  Donald Anderson, who is a member of Upper House of Lords also said that it has invited suspicion on government and its motives. 

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03:05 IST, November 6th 2019