A Prime Minister's Private Grief The sudden loss of his father has forced Andy Burnham to cancel his engagements for the next two days, a somber reminder that even those in positions of power are vulnerable to personal tragedy.
Tributes have poured in from across the UK since news of Roy Burnham's passing was announced.
Angela Rayner, the housing secretary, was among the first to offer her condolences, acknowledging the difficult time ahead for the prime minister and his family.