Just floody disgraceful. The victims of this autumn’s floods had already been let down once.
They have now been let down again.
For years, these communities had called for extra money to be spent on flood defences.
Some cash was forthcoming but it was directed by the last government to prosperous areas in the South, not the rain-hit North.
Just £83 was spent per head on flood defences in Yorkshire and Humber, compared with £180 in the South East.
To add insult to injury, hundreds of residents face a miserable Christmas in rain-damaged homes or temporary accommodation as they battle with insurance firms for compensation.
Boris Johnson rushed to the scene immediately after the floods to pose for the cameras but has failed to lift a finger to help victims since.
The response from the politicians and the insurance firms has been pitiful.
Party pieces
Lisa Nandy sets out her stall in today’s Mirror as she eyes a Labour leadership bid.
The Wigan MP warns this could be last chance to save the party.
She also offers wise advice by saying the road back to power will only come if the party listens to those who turned their back on it last Thursday.
The challenge facing Labour could not be more pressing. If the leadership contest sees the party descend into a bitter civil war, it risks gifting the next election to the Tories.
The Mirror wants to listen to all the candidates before making a decision on who is the best person to take Labour forward.
He or she must be able to rally the demoralised membership, reach out to former voters and build a policy agenda that will win public approval.
This requires setting out a vision for Labour in 2025, not harking back to the 1990s – or even the 2010s.
In hog heaven
Boffins have beaten cover hoggers by inventing a rolling bed duvet.
Now they just need to come up with a way of silencing partners who irritate by snoring...
