UK Government Confirms Grenfell Tower Demolition Despite Survivors' Objections

The two-year deconstruction plan follows safety concerns, but survivors and bereaved families criticize a lack of meaningful consultation.

The UK government has confirmed plans to demolish Grenfell Tower, with work set to begin after the eighth anniversary of the 2017 fire in June and expected to take two years.
Officials cite structural safety concerns as the primary reason for the demolition, stating that the tower's condition will worsen over time despite current stabilizing measures.
Survivors and bereaved families have expressed anger, claiming they were not adequately consulted in the decision-making process and opposing the removal of what many see as a sacred site and symbol of justice.
The government has pledged to include materials from the tower in a future memorial if the community supports this, while a separate commission continues to work on long-term memorial plans.
The 2017 Grenfell fire, which killed 72 people, was later found to be caused by systemic regulatory failures and unsafe building materials, with survivors still awaiting justice and accountability.