DC on a tough week for Britain

The Prime Minister writes ...

"This has been a tough week for Britain.
The wettest winter in two and a half centuries, some of the worst flooding in decades, and more severe weather on the way this weekend.

We're doing everything we can to help:
  • Delivering extra pumps and sandbags
  • Deploying the military wherever needed
  • Providing additional support for local emergency services

We will do what is necessary to help families and communities get through this very difficult time - more information is available on the Environment Agency website if you are affected.
 
We will also help people rebuild their lives and get back on their feet after the flooding, with repair grants of up to £5,000 for homeowners and businesses affected by the floods, and further support for businesses and farms that have suffered.
 
Amidst all of this, as is so often the case, in the toughest of times we are seeing the best of Britain.
Visiting the affected areas this week, I saw the incredible hard work and dedication of our emergency services, the Environment Agency, local authority workers, councils and armed forces.
 
I also saw the most inspiring community spirit amongst the many volunteers who are rolling up their sleeves and helping out those in need.
 
Everyone involved in the relief effort deserves our heartfelt thanks. Please join me by leaving a message of support on Facebook.
 
It will take time, but together we will deal with these floods, get our country back on its feet and build a more resilient country for the future.
 
Please take a minute to say thanks to everyone who is working so hard to make that happen.
 
Best wishes,"
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Comments

Jim said…
You know, history tells us, that all fraudsters, have a certain path that leads to the down fall Dave.

Generally it follows they get arrogant, they get cocky, then they get greedy. It leads to the downfall you see, and then the scam is revealed. If they stayed on the smaller things then a blind eye could be turned (be that rightly or wrongly) its not so bad. but they always got greedy dave.

Then one by one men and women start to pick around the edges, and they soon notice the whole wall of plaster falls away.

Its an observation, Dave, you are getting greedy. Would you like me to call in the Sovereign citizen JAMES and call you DAVID? I think you understand me.

don't take us for fools dave, - jim
5:47 pm
Chris Whiteside said…
I really don't think that was called for: all DC was doing in that message was thanking those who ae working hard to try to clear up the mess.
5:53 pm
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