Storm Bert: environment secretary says flood defences in ‘worst condition on record’ after Tory government – as it happened

Steve Reed has criticised previous administration and promised 2.4bn to improve facilities

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Northamptonshire Police have warned people in the area while the flooding remains ongoing, please avoid all unnecessary travel and do not drive through floodwater of any depth - it is not worth the risk."

In Yate in the west of England, BBC Bristol reports that about 100 properties were flooded overnight, and residents had to be evacuated.