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Paul Burstow

Paul Burstow

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam (1997-2015)

Louise Casey is asking the right question about social care – now we need a clear answer
Health
By Paul Burstow
Louise Casey is asking the right question about social care – now we need a clear answer
Louise Casey has started the Big Conversation on Care with a deceptively simple question: when we are old or disabled, or have a serious illness, who should support us and how? She is right to start there.
Time to introduce a tobacco manufacturers levy
Health
By Paul Burstow
Time to introduce a tobacco manufacturers levy
Former Health Minister Paul Burstow says that the Government should finally in a levy on tobacco manufacturers and direct the funds on research into cutting smoking rates in the areas where tobacco sales are highest.
How work can affect mental health
Health
By Paul Burstow
How work can affect mental health
Chair of the Mental Health Commission and Liberal Democrat MP Paul Burstow examines the effect work can have on mental health and urges UK PLC to take action to support employees.