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An ‘unbridled passion for deregulation’ is partly to blame for Grenfell blaze, inquiry hears
Two women walk towards the Grenfell Memorial Wall in the grounds of Kensington Aldridge Academy

THE GRENFELL Tower fire occurred partly as a result of an “unbridled passion for deregulation,” the inquiry into the deadly blaze heard today.

A desire to boost housing construction led to the industry being allowed to exploit regulations, the latest module of the probe was told.

Module six of the inquiry’s second phase is looking at the regime for the testing, certification and classification of materials for use in external cladding systems.

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