Andy Burnham Says He's Ok as He Breaks Silence After Father's Death - Full Statement
Burnham said his family was helped by warmth and compassion as he thanked opposition leaders for condolences after his father’s death.
- Returning to work on Wednesday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham thanked the public and political leaders for their "warmth and compassion" following the death of his father, Roy, earlier this week.
- Roy, a former telephone engineer, had been living with Alzheimer and passed away unaware his son had become Prime Minister. The family home in Culcheth, Cheshire, was defined by "laughter, love and support."
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Davey, Reform leader Nigel Farage, and Green Party leader Zack Polanski sent condolences. Burnham noted their messages demonstrate "there is decency in British politics still."
- Canceling engagements earlier this week, Burnham stated his father would want him to be "back out there … bringing some of the changes that he always pushed me to make." He returned to his duties with renewed purpose.
- His father's illness remains a driving force behind the Prime Minister's commitment to social care reform, underpinning his promise to help "my dad and the millions like him" navigate the current system's unfairness.
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Crown Prince offers condolences to UK PM on passing of his father
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has sent a cable of condolences to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Andy Burnham, following the passing of his father.
Saudi crown prince sends condolences after death of British PM’s father
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has offered condolences to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham after the death of his father, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Burnham’s father Roy, who had advanced Alzheimer's disease, died on Monday. “The crown prince extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the prime minister and his family, wishing him continued good health,” SPA said. Burnham said he received “so m…
Andy Burnham breaks silence on dad Roy's death with 51-word statement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the 'warmth and compassion' shown by the public and political leaders following the death of his father Kenneth Roy Burnham
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