Grenfell lawyer says ‘rogues gallery’ of firms was responsible for fire

Grenfell

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Lawyers for Grenfell Tower bereaved families and survivors have presented the Grenfell Inquiry with a list of firms they say are ”most accountable” for the disaster.

Stephanie Barwise, in closing statements to the inquiry yesterday said: “Given the scale of the disaster and the number of those who died, it is vital the Inquiry ascertains the principal effective causes so that those most accountable are identified, and to prevent recurrence by targeted and robust recommendations.”

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