Thousands of homes in Cumbria and Lancashire still without powerMounting inflame over failed flood defencesPrime minister to chair Cobra assembly 8.07am GMTElectricity North West said 40000 homes in its region should have power restored by Monday evening. In a statement it said: “Using generators from across the UK, engineers have restored power to 11000 homes in Lancaster and aim to restore another 4000 later this morning. 7.57am GMTWelcome to live coverage on the aftermath of the flooding caused by Storm Desmond.
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