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Downing Street defends Johnson's failure to visit flooded areas as more weather warnings issued
A car makes it's way along a flooded road near to the A338 between Ringwood and Fordingbridge in Hampshire

DOWNING STREET defended Boris Johnson’s failure to visit flood-hit areas today as a series of new weather warnings were issued across Britain. 

The PM has come under fire in recent weeks for failing to visit communities up and down Britain.

This position is in stark contrast to his visibility during the last floods that took place during the general election. 

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