Until recently, both close friends and staff of Mr Burnham claimed he had cancelled plans to join his family on holiday, with this replaced by a tour of Britain to meet voters towards the end of August. As recently as July 25, Downing Street told the Mail that Mr Burnham would not be heading off for a break after becoming Prime Minister. But on Monday No10 confirmed he would be travelling abroad to spend time with his family, . Louise Haigh, the First Secretary of State, is the most senior minister officially working in Westminster during his absence, effectively acting as his deputy and ensuring Cabinet instructions are carried out. It is understood that convicted fraudster Ms Haigh will be working this week as normal. Andy Burnham jets off on foreign holiday two weeks after becoming Prime Minister... and leaves Louise Haigh as the most senior minister in Westminster | Daily Mail Online Burnham goes on holiday after two weeks in the job
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