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BREAKING: Andy Burnham's father dies less than two months after son becomes Prime Minister

BREAKING: Andy Burnham's father dies less than two months after son becomes Prime Minister
Daily Mirror Monday 14 September 2026, 12:31 UTC By [email protected] (Lizzy Buchan) 1 min read
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BREAKING: Andy Burnham's father dies less than two months after son becomes Prime Minister This is a Breaking News story. Please click back for further updates Andy Burnham's father Roy has died, the Mirror understands. The Prime Minister has cancelled a number of engagements following the news.

BREAKING: Andy Burnham's father dies less than two months after son becomes Prime Minister This is a Breaking News story. Please click back for further updates Andy Burnham's father Roy has died, the Mirror understands. The Prime Minister has cancelled a number of engagements following the news. Mr Burnham has spoken movingly about how his dad, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, did not know that he had become Prime Minister in July. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .
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