Key facts
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham canceled engagements for Monday and Tuesday.
- Andy Burnham's father, Roy, has died.
- Roy Burnham had Alzheimer's disease and prostate cancer.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has canceled engagements for Monday and Tuesday following the death of his father, Roy. Roy Burnham had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and prostate cancer. Burnham had previously spoken about his father's illness, noting that his father was unaware of his son becoming Prime Minister. This experience has been a significant factor in Burnham's stated aim to reform the social care system. Burnham was scheduled to host business leaders at No. 10 on Monday afternoon. He had previously shared that his father's condition meant he was unaware of his son's political ascent, a situation Burnham described as a "sadness" but also a "whole family achievement."