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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The tragic fire at Grenfell was avoidable, and it must never happen again
We recently marked a year since the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The response since the fire from the Conservative government and local council reads like a litany of failures, writes DIANE ABBOTT MP
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ON June 14, I joined thousands on the powerful Grenfell Tower silent march. We marched in memory of those who one year before had lost their lives and in solidarity with their loved ones who are fighting for justice and we pledged that we will never forget.
This catastrophic fire just over a year ago claimed 72 lives, the highest loss of life in a residential fire since World War II.
The Grenfell Action Group’s now chillingly prophetic blog had predicted that it would take a serious fire and loss of life for their voices to be heard.
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