CONSERVATIVE Party leader David Cameron visited the flooded town of Upton-upon-Severn where he made a pledge to press the Government for money.

Mr Cameron said "some sort of compensation" should be given to businesses and residents affected by the floods.

He also said lessons would be learnt in how local authorities and the Environment Agency dealt with it.

Mr Cameron said: "I think real grit and determination was shown by people in dealing with this incredible situation, although in places like Upton there is frustration about the flood barriers.

"The rain was very, very heavy, and I think under the circumstances, there always was going to be floods.

"I can tell the people of Upton we will do what we can in Parliament to ensure the Government does the right thing in dealing with the aftermath of all this.

"The emergency services did an absolutely brilliant job and I can't praise them enough for their work."

Mr Cameron also told the Worcester News he did not regret leaving the country when the flooding peaked to visit Rwanda.

He said: "I was only away for two days and during that time was constantly on the phone to people on the ground in this country about the flooding situation."

Mr Cameron went to the Memorial Hall in Old Street to attend a public meeting of around 70 people to discuss the floods.

It was attended by the police, the Environment Agency, local residents, local business owners and councillors from the county.

He also went to the fire station to praise the staff for their work in coming to the aid of Upton residents when the river flooded.

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