Roy Burnham

Roy Burnham

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Roy Burnham is the father of Andy Burnham, the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Currently suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, he is unaware of his son's significant political achievements, including Andy's recent ascension to the role of Prime Minister.

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Roy Burnham is mentioned as the father of UK prime minister Andy Burnham, who recently passed away.

Any chance of All-Ireland final tickets? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-18
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Roy Burnham, the father of Andy Burnham, passed away at the age of 85 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Morto il padre di Andy Burnham: aveva l'Alzheimer e non sapeva che il figlio fosse diventato primo ministro del Regno Unito
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-15
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Roy Burnham, Andy's father, suffered from Alzheimer's disease and lived in a care home.

Mirus tėvui, JK premjeras Andy Burnhamas atšaukia suplanuotus susitikimus
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-14
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Roy, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s, did not know his son had become prime minister.

UK prime minister Andy Burnham cancels engagements following death of his father – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-14
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Roy Burnham has Alzheimer’s and isn’t really aware of his son’s new job.

My generation shouldn’t be scared of a care tax – we’re paying one already | Gaby Hinsliff
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-24
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The incoming UK prime minister has vowed to 'grasp the nettle' of reforming the adult social care system, drawing on his father Roy’s experience.

Andy Burnham officially appointed Britain’s new prime minister – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-20
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