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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sarah Ping

Government Storm Babet grant too little too late, say flood-hit residents

PA Media

People affected by flooding from Storm Babet have said the Government offer of a £500 cash grant, council tax relief or funding towards repairs and flood protection, is “too little too late”.

Jake Seath from Claverhouse, Dundee, said his “whole life” was gone after he had to swim to flee his home with his partner Matt Kajetaniak, his dog, two suitcases and a rucksack, early last Friday morning. He has been forced to sleep on the sofa at his mother’s house since.

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