Prime minister Andy Burnham leaving 10 Downing Street last week. Andy Burnham’s father Roy has died after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Downing Street has announced. The prime minister has cancelled his engagements for today and tomorrow following his passing. He has previously said his father’s illness meant he did not know his son had become PM. Burnham has also spoken about his father’s experience as he set out his plans to reform social care. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Follow HuffPost UK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Related... Nigel Farage Fumes Over Being Left Out Of Andy Burnham's Cross-Party Social Care Talks Andy Burnham Invites Main Opposition Parties To Help Labour 'Problem-Solve' Social Care Crisis 'What, A New One?' Care Home Resident's Hilariously Honest Reaction To Meeting PM Andy Burnham