It's a shame that the politicians are already trying to "score points" in the wake of the flooding problems.

The solutions need to be based on science, engineering and statistical climate analysis, along with a realisation that urban areas need to take priority over rural ones when it comes to flood defence.

Flooding has always been an issue on the Somerset levels, but it hasn't been this bad in living memory. I have friends and family who have been directly affected, so this issue is "close to home" for me.