Floods minister Rory Stewart is unveiling a new flood protection plan to protect Cumbrian communities.

The Penrith and the Border MP sets out short term actions that he says will better protect 4,300 homes in the region.

To do, up to £72m of Government funding will be available - £4m more than previously announced.

Longer term plans will see local organisations and communities work in partnership to develop better ways of managing rivers and the land.

Mr Stewart said: “The Government has committed up to £72m to protect Cumbria from flooding and this plan uses local expertise to identify where that money will be best spent to benefit communities, by re-examining river systems from source to sea.”