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Angela Rayner defends handling of meeting with Grenfell survivors and families

Deputy PM acknowledged there wasn’t ‘a consensus’ over future of tower block after her decision to dismantle it

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025

Angela Rayner denies being ‘aggressive’ in meeting with Grenfell survivors

The Government has officially announced the west London block’s future.

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025

Rayner forced to defend handling of Grenfell Tower plan after families ‘ignored’

Grenfell Tower will be demolished in a process likely to take two years

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025

Grenfell Tower set to be demolished amid backlash from survivors

Bereaved families and survivors have previously said ‘no one’ supported plans to demolish the block

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

‘It is a reminder’: neighbours split over plan to demolish Grenfell Tower

Some living in its shadow see the tower as an important symbol of injustice, while for others, it is simply too painful

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

‘Decision has got to be made’, says PM after anger over Grenfell demolition plan

The Government’s decision, shared with families at a private meeting on Wednesday evening, has prompted anger among some bereaved and survivors.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Rayner's decision to demolish Grenfell Tower branded ‘disgraceful’ by bereaved families

It is expected to be replaced with a ‘sacred space’ designed for ‘for remembering and reflecting’

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Grenfell Tower to be demolished, bereaved families told

What is left of the tower has stood in place since the fatal fire on June 14 2017.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

Grenfell exhibition by Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen promises tragedy will ‘never be forgotten’

Fire claimed 72 lives including the deaths of 18 children

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Potential memorial design teams to meet Grenfell bereaved and survivors

Separately, a decision on the future of the tower itself is expected to be made by the Housing Secretary Angela Rayner next month.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025