Fears of Russian interference hit U.K. election as Reddit bans accounts after U.S. trade talks leak

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/fears-russian-interference-hit-u-k-election-reddit-bans-accounts-n1097731

LONDON — Fears of Russian interference reared their head in the U.K. election this weekend after social media platform Reddit said it believed confidential British government documents were posted to the site as “part of a campaign that has been reported as originating from Russia."

Reddit launched an investigation after opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn brandished the leaked documents at a press conference last month.

The 451-page dossier appeared to reveal rounds of trade negotiations with the U.S. for a post-Brexit trade deal included mention of the country's beloved National Health Service. Labour claimed they proved Prime Minister Boris Johnson would put the NHS "up for sale" to secure a deal with President Donald Trump.

The British government has not denied the authenticity of the documents. NBC News has not verified their authenticity.

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1. Do you want Giuliani to check it out while he is in Ukraine?