David Cameron to hold a press conference in Downing Street, ahead of another severe storm.
David Cameron is travelling back to Downing Street, having spent several days in flood stricken Somerset, to give a press conference to show that nation that government are getting a grip on the crisis. This comes ahead of another violent storm expected to hit the UK tomorrow.
It is understood that Cameron has not been impressed by the performance of some of his ministers, and he is expected to announce that money will be no object in the recovery from this situation.
In a Tweet, the PM said...
After a day visiting flood-hit areas, I'll update the country on the latest plan of action with a press conference at No10 at 4:45pm.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) February 11, 2014
In a recent interview on LBC 97.3 radio, the PM said...
"Whatever it takes, money will not be the object
"We are a wealthy country, we have a growing economy. If money is needed for clean-up, money will be made available. If money is needed to help households get back on their feet, that money will be made available.
"Money is not an object. There's no 'either/or' here. It's not either protecting our overseas aid budget or spending the money here at home. What we need at home will be spent here at home.
"As prime minister, I will absolutely guarantee that that will be done. I've spoken to the chancellor about this.
"Yes of course there are financial constraints, yes of course we still have a big budget deficit but we are a wealthy country, we have a growing economy, we've looked after our nation's finances carefully. This is an emergency for our country and we will spend the money where the money is needed."
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