AN extra 330,000 properties will end up at risk of flooding over the next 20 years, thanks to this Government’s record on flood protection.
That’s another reason why Britain desperately needs Labour Government to protect our climate for families, their homes and businesses.
The problem stems from a mindset within the Conservative Party which has been guilty of indifference, inaction and downright hostility towards the very existence of climate change.
Unless action is taken, the consequences for Britain will be enormous. We’ve seen here in Derby how cuts to funding for flood defence work has left Chester Green exposed in the event of severe weather affecting the River Derwent.
We need to get investment in flood defence back on track as well as taking action on climate change by investing in renewable energy. Reducing demand for energy is also essential by financing a massive home insulation programme.
Such actions will not only reduce exposure to flooding and reduce the UK’s carbon emissions, it will also generate hundreds of thousands of good quality new jobs too.
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