We are deeply saddened by the news that Roy Burnham – the Prime Minister’s father – has died. Roy had been living with Alzheimer’s disease.
The loss of a parent leaves an immeasurable gap in our lives.
While every family's experience is unique, many of us understand the long and often challenging journey that Alzheimer's disease can bring, not only for the person living with the condition but for those who love them.
The Prime Minister has been a longstanding advocate for improving the lives of people affected by dementia, often drawing on his father's experiences.
As Mayor of Greater Manchester, he supported dementia-focused initiatives delivered with us, including the expansion of our Singing for the Brain programme and ran alongside thousands at the Great North Run for Alzheimer’s Society in 2024. Most importantly, he has consistently used his voice to highlight the urgent need for social care and dementia care reforms.
We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and to anyone else who has experienced the heartache of losing someone to dementia.
The Monocle Daily: @_mlorimer and Andrew Thompson assess reports that US action against the Bolivarian republic might be imminent after all. And: we look at the state of Europe’s left. Plus: @ChrisForCambs from @WTM_London https://t.co/ivaP0cactH
We are lending Britain an iconic jewel of our shared history: the Bayeux Tapestry.
This is the first time this national treasure will leave French soil. It marks an unprecedented cultural partnership between our two countries — a powerful symbol of our Entente amicale.
Jonathan and I are doing the Cancer Research 10k Race for Life in Cambridge. We saw the effects of cancer on my little nephew Daniel when he was diagnosed with kidney cancer as a baby. If you fancy donating, we’d be very grateful indeed. Thank you. ♥️ https://t.co/UadHmD48dV
A silver-gilt medal for Cambridge at the @The_RHS#ChelseaFlowerShow!
We were delighted to see @slcuplants win a silver-gilt medal for its interactive plant science exhibit, Blooming Numbers 🌷 🌿 🌳
Explore more 👉
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A beautiful evening in South Cambridgeshire. There is still time to vote, please do pop out to your polling station before 10pm and cast a vote for your local Conservative candidate and Paul Bristow for Mayor.
On 1 May, Cambridgeshire has one last chance to vote to #SaveCotonOrchard, protect farmland around @MadingleyHill, put in candidates that will listen to local and expert voices again — ones that make decisions that make environmental and fiscal sense. Please vote 🗳️🟢⚪️🔵✅
I’m only the Mayor Candidate not standing for Council on the same day - or who isn’t an existing councillor.💙
If other candidates are elected as Mayor - and a councillor - they would have to resign & force a by election🗳️
It’s not fair the taxpayer should foot this Bill.
Cambs County, 1 May please vote for a candidate that doesn’t want to throw nature under a £200m+ busway to Grange Road🌳🚌❌ Help #SaveCotonOrchard 🗳️🟢⚪️🔵✅
This vote matters.
@KemiBadenoch has been joining Conservative candidates across the country to send a simple message:
Conservatives deliver better services and lower taxes.
Vote Conservative on 1st May.
The number of Education Secretaries isn’t important - the results they achieve is. This is what actually matters - that standards didn’t just rise - they rocketed under the @Conservatives.
Under Labour they plummet. This is what is at risk under left wing leadership ⬇️
Wishing Jews in the UK and around the world a peaceful Passover. As we reflect on the message of freedom of the holiday, we stand with those still waiting for theirs. The hostages must be brought home.
Chag Pesach Sameach.
‘£100k milestone to save Coton Orchard reached,’ says @CambridgePPF.
The charity is leading fundraising by campaigners for legal advice and representatjon at the forthcoming Cambourne to Cambridge busway public enquiry. 1
A great letter in @CambridgeIndy spelling out what’s Bonkers about the GCP busway: £200m+ to bulldoze @MadingleyHill & Coton Orchard, carve up the green belt, and deliver… four buses an hour to Grange Road. Masterful planning❗️Now, Minister, any chance of some uncommon sense❓🤔