Michael Dugher MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, responding to junior ministers meeting on flood insurance today, said:

“The Government has been caught red-handed putting on a vacuous PR stunt to divert attention from David Cameron’s slow response to the floods.

“Their so-called Downing Street Summit is not in Downing Street and not a summit - and the Prime Minister isn’t even bothering to turn up.

“The Government’s transparent attempt to try grab a few headlines does nothing for those affected by the floods. Three hapless junior ministers booking a meeting room does not constitute a serious response to the flooding crisis. But is indicative of David Cameron’s whole approach - out of touch and totally complacent.”