COLNE Valley MP is backing Carers Week.

The Conservative joined the TV presenter and former carer Fiona Philips to promote the event at Westminster this week.

Mr McCartney said: “I’ve met many of the thousands of people in the Colne Valley constituency who sacrifice not only their time, but also their money and their health to care for a loved one.

“Together they save this country an incredible £119bn every year.”

Carers Week will run from June 18 to 24.