PM’s refusal to call Cobra meeting ‘hampering’ storm recovery

MPs and council leaders in flood-stricken areas attack lack of action from government

Boris Johnson has been accused of hampering the recovery effort from the worst winter storms in a generation as flooded towns were evacuated and parts of Wales were braced for more downpours.

MPs and council leaders in flood-stricken areas said the government’s refusal to call an emergency Cobra meeting had obstructed the response in some towns and delayed the release of vital funds to recover from Storms Ciara and Dennis.

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