Minister Relinquishes Grenfell Safety Role After Controversial Event Attendance

Rushanara Ali steps down from building safety responsibilities following criticism over ties to a firm linked to the Grenfell disaster.

Rushanara Ali has given up her role overseeing building safety after attending a conference sponsored by a firm involved in the Grenfell fire.
Grenfell United, representing survivors and bereaved families, demanded her removal due to perceived conflicts of interest.
Ali attended the Franco-British Colloque, co-chaired by a former executive of Saint-Gobain, the previous owner of Celotex, linked to the fire.
The Grenfell Inquiry found Celotex had misled customers about the fire safety of its products used in the tower's cladding.
Ali will continue as minister for homelessness and rough sleeping, emphasizing the importance of trusted relationships with the Grenfell community.