LICHFIELD'S MP says he is pleased to see the Prime Minister pledging action to fix the "broken" social care system.
New Labour leader Andy Burnham said he was keen to work across party political lines in order to help find a solution.
He has met with the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats to discuss how to drive "urgent reform" on social care provision.
The Prime Minister Andy Burnham said:
"I said we needed a different kind of politics – problem-solving, not point-scoring. Nowhere is that more urgent than social care.
"For decades, governments have kicked this issue down the road because they’ve seen it as too risky, too difficult, and too complicated.
"Politicians might have different views but I’m serious about fixing this issue and to do that, we have to find common ground and listen to others to find a way forward.
"It’s time to draw a line under people playing politics when the human cost of that means carers struggling, families paying the price and our NHS buckling under the strain.
"This comes down to a choice. We can carry on passing the problem to the next generation, or we can face it head on and work together to build a care system that gives people dignity, security and the support they deserve."
Recommendations are also being drawn up around the potential for a National Care Service.
Baroness Louise Casey is leading the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care and will launch an opportunity for the public to share their views on the care system.
Lichfield's Labour MP Dave Robertson said:
"This is great news from the Prime Minister and a recognition of the urgent need to tackle the crisis in adult social care.
"We cannot continue to work within this broken system.
"The launch of Baroness Casey’s Commission and the Big Conversation on Care is a valuable opportunity for people to share their experiences and help shape the future of social care."
