Fownhope’s Heart of Oak Society traces its roots to the age of friendly societies, when communities provided their own safety net. Its anniversary celebrations reveal a tradition still very much alive, says MARK SEDDON
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Grenfell: lessons must be learned and justice must be done
Four years on from the tragic north Kensington fire, profit is still being prioritised over safety in the housing industry – meaning tragedy is likely to strike again, write HOWARD BECKETT and GAIL CARTMAIL of Unite
Smoke billows from the fire that engulfed the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in west London in June 2017
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IT IS chilling to realise that the Grenfell tower fire, which claimed the lives of 72 innocent residents, was four years ago.
Since that terrible day, Britain has experienced huge changes, but for those directly affected time has largely stood still.
Unite is actively involved in the ongoing legal campaign for justice, many of our members and their families lived in Grenfell. The union is acting for and supporting 70 members affected by the tragedy.
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