Storm Desmond floods: government prioritises power and transport infrastructure – video
by Guardian Staff from on (#WXAM)
Restoring power to flood-hit homes and getting transport infrastructure up and running is the government's priority, says the environment secretary, Liz Truss. She was speaking on Monday following a Cobra emergencies committee at Downing Street chaired by David Cameron to discuss the floods over the weekend. The army has been deployed in the north of England to help in the wake of Storm Desmond
