Sir Keir Starmer says UK ‘stands with Spain’ after flooding kills more than 200

The UK is also thought to be on standby to offer support.

By contributor By Caitlin Doherty and Ed Elliot, PA

Published Nov 1, 2024

Last updated Jan 30

A civil guard searches for survivors in cars piled up on the outskirts of Valencia in Spain (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Sir Keir Starmer has said that the UK “stands with Spain during this difficult time” after flash floods killed more than 200 people.

The Prime Minister has also been in touch with the prime minister of Spain to convey a message of condolence following this week’s flooding, it is understood.

In a post on X on Friday afternoon, Sir Keir said: “My thoughts are with those who have lost their lives, their families and all those affected by the devastation caused by the extreme flooding in Spain.”

It is thought that the Prime Minister has also written to Pedro Sanchez to relay his personal condolences after the flooding, for which the death toll rose.