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Deregulation and austerity: public safety is still at risk post-Grenfell
The fire regulatory system is broken and requires a radical overhaul, says KAREN LEE
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IN THE aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire, the public expected urgent action from central government. While the public inquiry is now under way, it was initially vital that the government permanently rehomed those affected and addressed the immediate fire safety threat.
Despite the Prime Minister claiming that “no stone would be left unturned,” the government’s approach to the public’s safety in the 15 months since Grenfell has been characterised by inaction.
A proactive government response to the public’s safety post-Grenfell would have urgently prioritised fire prevention and the fire service’s response capacity. As Jeremy Corbyn put it: “Every single one of those deaths could and should have been avoided.”
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