Storm Desmond flooding: David Cameron urged to fund repairs

Tim Farron, the Liberal Democrat leader, says resources for rebuilding are vital as prime minister prepares for emergency meeting

David Cameron is to chair a meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee on Monday to assess the response to the floods in north-west England.

Emergency services remain stretched as they call on extra resources to cope with floods caused by Storm Desmond during the weekend. Strong winds and heavy rain tore through Britain and a major incident was declared in Cumbria, the worst affected county. At least 60,000 homes were left without power and many are now lacking clean water.