MOSTON, ENGLAND - MAY 8: Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham arrives at FC United for a charity football match at Broadhurst Park on May 8, 2026 in Moston, England. Andy Burnham is seen by some in the Labour Party as a possible successor to leader Keir Starmer. (Photo by Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images)
Andy Burnham’s father has died following a battle with Alzheimer’s, Downing Street has confirmed.
It was announced today, Monday, 14 September, that the prime minister’s father, Roy Burnham, had died.
Burnham is understood to have cancelled his engagements for today and tomorrow, the BBC reports.
He was due to meet with business leaders later this evening.
The PM has previously spoken about his father living with the disease, saying he did not know his son had become the leader of the UK.
He also referenced his father when talking about social care reform.
