Grenfell Inquiry Report Faces Criticism Over Incomplete Address of Racial Disparities

Survivors and bereaved families express dissatisfaction with the report's handling of institutional racism and ongoing fire safety issues.

• The report found all 72 deaths in the Grenfell fire were avoidable and blamed misleading safety claims by manufacturers.
• Families criticized the report for failing to fully investigate the impact on marginalized communities, with 85% of victims from BAME backgrounds.
• MPs were condemned for leaving the chamber before a key statement on the report, highlighting ongoing political negligence.
• Deputy PM Angela Raynor admitted widespread fire safety issues remain, with flammable cladding removed from only 29% of affected buildings.
• The government has pledged $6.6 billion for cladding removal and promised a response to the report's recommendations within six months.

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