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12 July 2012

Spelman’s flood insurance is the UK’s Obamacare

Just wetter. And less controversial. Much like Britain.

By Alex Hern

Caroline Spelman is in talks with the insurance industry about mandating coverage of houses damaged through severe flooding.

The Telegraph reports:

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