Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Seven Years On, Justice Needed

On the seventh anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, the inquiry's second report highlights startling failures and emphasizes the need for systemic change. The fire, ignited by an electrical fault in the kitchen, quickly spread due to inadequate safety measures in the building's cladding. Survivors like Antonio, who has lost friends and family, call for accountability and justice, knowing that some responsible individuals must face the consequences of their negligence. The first report criticized the London Fire Brigade for its lack of preparedness, indicating that more lives could have been saved with better response strategies. Today’s follow-up report looks deeper into the systemic failures across the building and regulatory sectors and advocates for serious reform. With thousands of buildings still bearing unsafe cladding, the urgency for action has never been greater. Survivors and advocates stress that these changes aren't merely bureaucratic; they're fundamentally about protecting lives. The tragic loss of 72 lives still weighs heavily, as the community fights for remembrance and reform.