More floods are coming to Britain, but you ought to know this: the system that should protect us is a scandal | George Monbiot
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Labour's government has uncovered a legacy of severe underinvestment and corruption in rural bodies, particularly in national park governance, which endangers lives.
The governance of England's national parks lacks diversity and expertise, operating often like private fiefdoms serving powerful local interests instead of public welfare.
Internal drainage boards, while effective for draining agricultural land, often exacerbate flood risks by directing water towards populated areas, endangering lives.
Rural governance failures, especially in national parks and internal drainage boards, reveal systemic issues in flood management that must be addressed for community safety.
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