Prime Minister ' very sorry' for flood suffering
David Cameron has said he is "very sorry about any way people have suffered" during the floods, as he reiterated the Government's stance that money is no object in the relief effort.
Prime Minister: We are doing everything we can
Speaking at the Cabinet Committee on Flooding, David Cameron said that the "immediate priority" of the Government's Cobra committee to continue to help communities affected by flooding and to coordinate the emergency response.
He said: “I have already announced a series of longer-term measures to help hard-working people including new grants for homeowners and businesses to help them recover; business rate relief and a commitment from all major banks to provide financial support.
"This is on top of an extra £130 million to shore up and repair flood defences which have been battered by the storms."
“We are doing everything we can to help people and businesses deal with the flooding and get back on their feet," he added. "And through this new Cabinet Committee we are doing all we can to ensure resilience in the future.”
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