Andy Burnham Thanks Supporters After Father's Death

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly thanked leaders from all political parties for their condolences and messages of support following the death of his father, Roy, on Monday. Burnham had previously shared that his father, who had advanced Alzheimer's, was unaware of his son's position as Prime Minister. In a social media post, Burnham conveyed his and his family's appreciation for the "warmth and compassion" shown during their difficult time.

Burnham's father, a former telephone engineer, raised him with his mother, Eileen, in Culcheth, Cheshire. The Prime Minister has spoken in the past about how his father's condition influenced his commitment to reforming adult social care services in England.