Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled engagements scheduled for Monday and Tuesday following the death of his father Roy, who had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Downing Street has confirmed.
Official confirmation
The announcement was made by Downing Street, which did not provide further details about the funeral arrangements or the rescheduling of the Prime Minister's official duties.
Background
Roy Burnham, the Prime Minister's father, had been living with Alzheimer's, a progressive neurological condition that affects memory and cognitive function.
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