Several reports describe the First Secretary of State, Lou Haigh, appearing at work in Whitehall while Prime Minister John Burnham is not in office. The outlets say the 39-year-old is acting as the Prime Minister’s de facto deputy in her role as First Secretary of State. Photos and descriptions focus on her carrying out routine duties during Burnham’s absence, with one account noting she is dressed informally, including trainers. The coverage frames Haigh’s appearance as her taking on the most senior ministerial responsibilities available in the Prime Minister’s absence, while Burnham is said to be taking a family holiday. Across the reports, the central points are that Haigh is the senior minister on duty, that she is present in Whitehall to continue governmental business, and that Burnham’s time away creates a temporary shift in who is most senior in practice. No additional policy changes or specific decisions are detailed in the provided excerpts; the emphasis remains on attendance and roles during the Prime Minister’s absence.