11-21-2009, 04:12 PM
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Gordon Brown visits flood-stricken Cumbria
Residents of Cockermouth are rescued by the emergency services, Cumbria, Britain, 20 November 2009
Prime Minister Gordon Brown speaks to residents at a rescue centre in Cockermouth, northern England November 21, 2009.
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Gordon Brown today visited flood-stricken communities in Cumbria hit by the heaviest rainfall since records began.
The torrential downpour has destroyed homes, businesses and claimed the life of a policeman, swept away as he helped motorists off a bridge.
The prime minister arrived in Penrith, Cumbria, this morning with environment minister Hilary Benn to survey the damage and meet with members of the emergency services and pledged an extra £1m of government money to help.
The region is bracing itself for more rain this afternoon as rescue teams continue to search for those still trapped in their flooded homes. The emergency services have also warned those flooded out not to try and return to their homes.
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle6926696.ece
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