Robert Jackson, the MP for Wantage, is one of more than 150 Westminster politicians to join the Chancellor, Gordon Brown, in offering practical help in support of Carers Week next month.

Despite the expected General Election, they have pledged to take part in activities in their local constituencies during the week of June 11 to 17.

They plan to hold special carers' surgeries, and put up posters in their constituency offices publicising the event.