Claim: The government's claim to have spent more on flood defence schemes misrepresents its record.
Fact-check: The government defence on flood defences - Full Fact
Verdict: funding for flood defences have increased overall, although it was originally set to fall. there do seem to have been cuts made in particular areas, such as staff at the environment agency.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Conor James Mckinney
Date published: 2016-01-07T00:00:00