Politicians swap Westminster for wellies as flood crisis escalates
Labour leader Ed Miliband viewed recent flooding in Purley on Thames in Berkshire yesterday. Credit: PA Wire
Politicians and representatives from the Environment Agency have been keen to be seen showing their concern to those affected by the flooding which has hit parts of Britain.
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson was heavily criticised for wearing city shoes as he visited flood-hit residents in the Somerset Levels two weeks ago.
As the crisis has escalated, so has the practicality of the footwear and clothing worn by the politicians.
Prime Minister David Cameron with Bridgwater and West Somerset MP Ian Liddell-Grainger and farmer Tony Davy. Credit: PA Wire David Cameron's flood-drenched wellies in a visit to Staines-upon-Thames yesterday. Credit: PA Wire The Prime Minister David Cameron (left) chats with The Environment Agency's Ron Curtis. Credit: PA Wire Ukip leader Nigel Farage during a visit to flood-hit Burrowbridge in Somerset. Credit: PA Wire Nigel Farage has called international aid to be suspended while the country deals with the aftermath of recent extreme weather. Credit: PA Wire Labour leader Ed Miliband viewed recent flooding in Purley on Thames in Berkshire yesterday. Credit: PA Wire
