Andy Burnham says he is returning to his duties after the death of his father, who had been affected by Alzheimer’s. In a message to others, he thanks people for the “warmth and compassion” shown to him and his family during what he describes as a difficult time.
Both outlets report that Burnham credits a range of support, including kind messages and help from across the wider public. The Mirror highlights that he particularly refers to comments and messages from political leaders and figures from other parties, while the Daily Mail emphasizes the support he says his family receives more generally, including from political opponents. The focus in coverage is on his public acknowledgement of assistance and condolence messages as he resumes his role.
