Why has George Osborne cut millions from flood defences over the last few years? When he knew it could result** in the recent devastating deluges?

Could it be because he’s due to make millions by charging 20% VAT* on the repairs?

No connection obviously …

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*Nope – it’s not the EU’s fault. Holland received an immediate VAT exemption on flood defences when it asked for it. Osborne hasn’t even bothered to ask for an exemption.

**Handing over millions in taxpayers money to his grouse shooting pals won’t be helping the situation much either.