Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly thanked political leaders and the public for their condolences following the death of his father, Roy. Burnham cancelled his official engagements to grieve and highlighted the support he received during this difficult period. He also noted that his father's battle with Alzheimer's disease has significantly influenced his policy focus on adult social care reform.
- ▪Roy Burnham, the father of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, passed away on Monday.
- ▪Leaders from all opposition parties sent messages of condolence to the Prime Minister.
- ▪Andy Burnham cancelled his scheduled engagements to attend to his family following the death.
- ▪Roy Burnham was a former telephone engineer who raised his son in Culcheth, Cheshire.
- ▪The Prime Minister stated that his father's Alzheimer's condition motivated his drive to reform social care in England.
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Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's deathImage caption, Andy Burnham hugs his parents Eileen and Roy in 2016, when he was selected as the Labour candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral raceByJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterPublished4 minutes agoPrime Minister Andy Burnham has thanked party leaders for their support following the death of his father, Roy, on Monday.All opposition leaders sent condolences to him as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.Burnham had previously spoken about the fact his dad did not know he had become prime minister, due to his advanced Alzheimer's.Posting on social media, he thanked, external "everyone who has shared a kind message about my dad, particularly the leaders of the other parties".Burnham added: "My family and I have…
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