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The prime minister has announced more support for communities in parts of northern England affected by flooding.The prime minister has announced more support for communities in parts of northern England affected by flooding.
Among other measures, 100 Army personnel will be deployed to support the recovery effort in South Yorkshire.Among other measures, 100 Army personnel will be deployed to support the recovery effort in South Yorkshire.
Boris Johnson made the commitment following a meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee on Tuesday. Fishlake near Doncaster is one of the worst affected areas, with some residents expected to be out of their homes for up to three weeks.
Mr Johnson had faced criticism from Labour and the Liberal Democrats who said he should declare a "national emergency". More widespread rain is forecast, with warnings in place for large parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday.
The prime minister said it had been "an absolute tragedy for those who have seen such damage to their homes and livestock". On Tuesday, Boris Johnson said relief funding would be made available following a meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee.
He said authorities were working "flat out" and a request had been made for "a little bit more help" from the military in getting sandbags and other defences to some of the areas affected. It came amid criticism from Labour and the Liberal Democrats who said he should declare a "national emergency".
The prime minister said authorities were working "flat out" and a request had been made for "a little bit more help" from the military in getting sandbags and other defences to some of the areas affected.
Jon Trickett, shadow minister for the Cabinet Office and Labour MP for Hemsworth in West Yorkshire, said Mr Johnson's proposals were "too little too late".Jon Trickett, shadow minister for the Cabinet Office and Labour MP for Hemsworth in West Yorkshire, said Mr Johnson's proposals were "too little too late".
He said: "You can't trust Boris Johnson to look out for the North or the Midlands or protect our communities from flooding."He said: "You can't trust Boris Johnson to look out for the North or the Midlands or protect our communities from flooding."
About 500 homes have been flooded in Doncaster with more than 1,000 properties evacuated in areas hit by the floods.About 500 homes have been flooded in Doncaster with more than 1,000 properties evacuated in areas hit by the floods.
Hundreds of people in Fishlake, near Doncaster, have fled their homes after the village was submerged and the fire service said it was continuing to rescue people. Hundreds of people in Fishlake have fled their homes after the village was submerged and the fire service has been working to rescue people.
The next door village of Stainforth has been coming to the aid of those evacuated from their homes. The council said Fishlake was not safe and that "a return to properties is discouraged in the strongest possible terms".
Roads into the village remain closed and the Environment Agency said people should not attempt to enter the area.
Scott Godfrey, landlord of the Hare and Hounds, has been using the pub as a refuge giving affected residents accommodation and hot food as well as delivering meals to people stranded in their homes.
He said they had been let down by Doncaster Council "big style" because it had rowed back on its promise of helping with provisions to send out to villagers.
He said: "We had 45 residents that were stranded who wanted meals. Luckily everyone pulled together and we managed to get some hot meals out."
The authority said services were "working round the clock with the local community" to ensure residents get the right support and teams were working directly with those affected.
Meanwhile, the next door village of Stainforth has been coming to the aid of those evacuated from their homes.
Other measures announced by Mr Johnson were:Other measures announced by Mr Johnson were:
Referring to the response for people affected by the flooding, Mr Johnson added: "I know there will be people who feel that that isn't good enough.Referring to the response for people affected by the flooding, Mr Johnson added: "I know there will be people who feel that that isn't good enough.
"I know there will be people who are worrying about the damage to their homes, who will be worried about the insurance situation, worried about the losses they face."I know there will be people who are worrying about the damage to their homes, who will be worried about the insurance situation, worried about the losses they face.
"All I want to say to those people is that there are schemes to cover those losses.""All I want to say to those people is that there are schemes to cover those losses."
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had earlier said the government's response was "woeful" while Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson called for "long-term policy changes".Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had earlier said the government's response was "woeful" while Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson called for "long-term policy changes".
Mr Corbyn said if the flooding had happened in Surrey it "would have been a very different story".Mr Corbyn said if the flooding had happened in Surrey it "would have been a very different story".
Both leaders urged the prime minister to declare a "national emergency".Both leaders urged the prime minister to declare a "national emergency".
The five severe flood warnings along the River Don in South Yorkshire have now been removed, but 20 flood warnings - meaning "flooding is expected" - remain in place.The five severe flood warnings along the River Don in South Yorkshire have now been removed, but 20 flood warnings - meaning "flooding is expected" - remain in place.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain covering large parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday.
Last week extensive downpours meant several areas were struck by a month's worth of rain in a single day.Last week extensive downpours meant several areas were struck by a month's worth of rain in a single day.
A couple who became new parents on Friday - to be told hours later that their home in Fishlake was underwater - have praised the support they have had from people as "invaluable".A couple who became new parents on Friday - to be told hours later that their home in Fishlake was underwater - have praised the support they have had from people as "invaluable".
"Thank God for the people of Stainforth, and other people around for the support that they've shown," said Dan Greenslade."Thank God for the people of Stainforth, and other people around for the support that they've shown," said Dan Greenslade.
Meanwhile a Doncaster salon offered free "pamper" sessions for local children affected by flooding, and dozens of swans were rescued from oil from an upturned barge in Rotherham and cars which had been trapped in flood water.Meanwhile a Doncaster salon offered free "pamper" sessions for local children affected by flooding, and dozens of swans were rescued from oil from an upturned barge in Rotherham and cars which had been trapped in flood water.
Churches and community centres have collected toiletries, clothes, cleaning products and food for the hundreds of people displaced from their homes.Churches and community centres have collected toiletries, clothes, cleaning products and food for the hundreds of people displaced from their homes.