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"en.20151214.19.1-244-000"2
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"Madam President, on 5 December, Storm Desmond, an extra—tropical cyclone, hit the coast of Cumbria in the north-west of England, where my office is based. Over the next two days torrential rainfall in excess of 300 millimetres, the highest levels in recorded history, fell across the county and beyond, causing river levels to rise, drains to overflow, bridges to collapse. Thousands of homes and businesses were flooded, many for the third time in ten years. Whilst world leaders argued over a climate deal in Paris, thousands of people in my constituency were bearing the brunt of global warming. Many are now homeless climate refugees, just before Christmas. Infrastructure is damaged and local businesses are suffering.
My constituents have demonstrated enormous resilience and community spirit but we are still missing significant financial support. We need David Cameron and the UK Government to act now to provide both immediate help, through accessing the EU solidarity funds, and by investing in long-term environmental solutions."@en1
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