The MP raised concerns about the increasing frequency of severe weather events leading to flooding, particularly in his constituency. He highlighted issues such as building on floodplains, inadequate planning policies, and outdated building regulations that do not address sustainable water management. He suggested implementing rainwater harvesting systems, improving natural drainage solutions like Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), and giving the Environment Agency more control over reservoirs to manage flooding better. The MP emphasised the need for a comprehensive strategy involving changes in legislation and incentives for landowners to adopt flood mitigation measures.