Boris Johnson has today vowed to ensure that the Grenfell Tower fire will ‘never be repeated’. The message came as he marked the third anniversary of the tragedy that killed 72 people with a virtual service. Today marks three years since the small kitchen fire in the west London high-rise turned into the most deadly … Read more
A bereaved relative has drawn parallels between living through the coronavirus pandemic and the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire ahead of the third anniversary of the disaster. Karim Mussilhy, whose uncle Hesham Rahman, died in the blaze said the pandemic has been ‘really tough’ for many bereaved and survivors of the inferno which killed … Read more
Meghan Markle backs Grenfell surivors’ project to help Londoners: Duchess praises ‘moving’ efforts to supply meals to those in need on video call with Hubb Community Kitchen Meghan Markle has thrown her support behind a London charity campaign Evening Standard’s Food for London Now wants to raise money for food delivery By Stephanie Linning For … Read more
Transgender activists are condemned by Grenfell Tower victims as they set off smoke bombs close to the block where 72 people died Grenfell survivor condemns activists who set off smoke bombs near the tower Transgender activists targeted the local Labour Women’s Declaration meeting The group allegedly told locals who begged them to stop: ‘We don’t give a … Read more
Fire safety experts warned refurbishment of Grenfell Tower was ‘making a c**p condition worse’ five years before blaze which killed 72, inquiry hears Exova warned of designs for refurbishment of Grenfell Tower as far back as 2012 The design was described by fire safety experts as ‘not great’, the inquiry heard Conversations with architect Bruce … Read more
Attorney General guarantees witnesses from cladding firms will not be prosecuted over any evidence they give to Grenfell Tower inquiry on blaze that killed 72 Suella Braverman wrote to inquiry chair Sir Martin Moore-Bick confirming news Lawyers for staff involved in Grenfell’s refurbishment had demanded the pledge Threatened to stay silent by claiming right of … Read more