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Firms told their greed killed fire’s 72 victims

CORPORATIONS that refurbished Grenfell Tower are responsible for the deaths of its residents "as sure as if they had taken careful aim with a gun and pulled the trigger," the inquiry heard yesterday.

Acting on behalf of a group of Grenfell families, Sam Stein QC said companies "killed" the flat-block's 72 residents when they "promoted their unsuitable, dangerous products in pursuit of money and a place within the market."

He listed the names of residents who died in the blaze, including the  Choucair family, of whom six perished, and Logan Gomes, an unborn baby who died of smoke poisoning while in his mother's womb.

Witnesses from the firms involved in supplying the flammable materials were also accused by Grenfell families of trying to "sabotage" the inquiry, after they said they would stay silent unless they are guaranteed immunity from prosecution.

Stephanie Barwise QC, for another group of victims and survivors, told the hearing: "The timing of this application, if it was going to be made, should have been made many months ago.

"It gives the appearance of sabotaging this inquiry."

Michael Mansfield QC, also for victims, has called the timing of the bid for immunity "highly reprehensible and highly questionable."

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