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Last week, FloodsSecretary Minister Emma Hardy visited communities in Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard to hear more about the impacts of flooding.State Additionally, last Wednesday, Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Northamptonshire to receive a briefing on the Environment Agency’s response and the actions taken to protect communities locally. Floods Minister Emma Hardy also visited communities in Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard.

Floods Minister Emma Hardy said:

I know first hand how devastating flooding can be and my thoughts go out to those residents and businesses affected across the country.

I met with those involved in the response on the ground, including representatives from the Environment Agency and its partners, and I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the vital work they have undertaken to help protect their communities. I urge people to continue to follow their advice and that of the emergency services.

This government is working hard to accelerate the building of flood defences and boost our emergency response through our Floods Resilience Taskforce.