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| David Cameron visits flooding in Staines. Picture Credit: Guardian / PA |
First there was a row between Environment Minister Owen Paterson, and Eric Pickles the Communities secretary about the role of the Environment Agency; Pickles had criticised its inaction and Paterson defended it. Normally this kind of thing is done in cabinet, but it is unusual for ministers in the same party to have a public row. Coalition government has seen Conservatives and Lib Dems opposing each-other over Lords Reform, the AV referendum and the Commons boundary changes, but this is different.
In addition, Cameron is leading the charge and is identifying himself with the efforts to solve the flooding problems or at the least alleviate the suffering for people.
He has visited flooded areas, and has promised "Money is no object". He is taking control of the issue and acting as a national leader (or is that "as a President"?). For instance, President Obama visited the site of Hurricane damage at the end of 2012:
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| President Obama comforts Donna Vanzant whose marina was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. On left is Governor (and Presidential hopeful) Chris Christie. Picture Credit: Latinos Post / Reuters |
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