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MPs back Rogerson into corner over EA job cuts
Cornwall North MP Dan Rogerson found himself in hot water as Labour MPs tackled him over plans to sack 550 flooding specialists.

The Lib Dem minister for flooding whose own constituency was submerged during recent floods flip-flopped yesterday over the future of hundreds of Environment Agency (EA) jobs.

Cornwall North MP Dan Rogerson found himself in hot water as Labour MPs tackled him over plans to sack 550 flooding specialists.

The cuts were put on hold last month after workers fought to save homes and help communities cope with England's flood crisis.

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