Andy Burnham Steps Back From PM Duties After Family Loss

Photo Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Andy Burnham stepped away from official duties after his father, Roy Burnham, died following a long battle with Alzheimer's. The Prime Minister canceled engagements scheduled for Monday and Tuesday as his family mourned the loss. Burnham had spoken openly about his father's condition before Roy's death. His experience caring for his father also shaped his push to overhaul England's adult social care system. The Prime Minister has cancelled engagements following the death of his father Roy The BBC reported that Burnham canceled several . . .