Storm Gerrit Tornado: COBRA meeting vital as lives thrown into chaos 

EMBARGO: IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Liberal Democrats have called on the Prime Minister to convene an emergency COBRA meeting after a tornado hits Greater Manchester during Storm Gerrit. 

To prevent hindering recovery efforts, the party wants to see the Government set out an immediate response plan to ensure a robust and speedy response and support for families following Storm Gerrit.

Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said:

"Hundreds of lives have been thrown into chaos with homes destroyed straight after Christmas. It’s devastating. 

“Rishi Sunak needs to call an urgent COBRA meeting to ensure a swift, robust recovery plan so those affected can begin rebuilding their lives. 

“Any delay could have a devastating impact on families already displaced whose lives have been turned upside down by this tornado.”

ENDS