Inquiry Finds Government Failure and Dishonest Firms Responsible for Deadly Grenfell Tower Fire
Sir Keir Starmer apologized to the families of those killed in the fire, acknowledging that the country had failed to protect them and their loved ones.
The inquiry found that decades of negligence from the government and the construction industry regarding the dangers of flammable cladding led to the tragic deaths of 72 people in the Grenfell Tower fire.
In his statement, Inquiry Chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick criticized building firms for their “systematic dishonesty” in covering the tower with combustible material.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged to carefully consider the findings of the inquiry to prevent such a tragedy from happening again.
During his address to the House of Commons, Starmer offered a heartfelt apology to the families of the victims of the fire, expressing deep regret for the failure to protect them.
The second and final report of the inquiry delved into the reasons why the fire spread so rapidly in the Grenfell Tower on June 14, 2017.
It highlighted the government’s deregulatory agenda and its failure to address safety concerns, dating back to the tragic Lakanal House fire in 2009.
The report also condemned insulation and cladding firms for deliberately concealing the dangers of their products, contributing to the catastrophe.
Grenfell United emphasized the need for accountability and justice for those responsible for the fire, urging police and prosecutors to take action.
Future prosecutions, including corporate manslaughter and other related charges, could be pursued as a result of the inquiry’s findings.
PA Media contributed to this report.
