Grenfell Tower Fire Report Blames Decades of Failures

The long-awaited report on the Grenfell Tower fire, which resulted in 72 deaths, has concluded that the tragedy was entirely avoidable and stemmed from 'decades of failure' by government and construction industry officials, coupled with the 'systematic dishonesty' of companies producing combustible cladding. Inquiry chair Sir Martin Moore-Bick criticized the construction firms, including Arconic and Kingspan, for manipulating fire safety tests and misleading the market about the safety of their products. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to carefully consider the report’s recommendations to prevent future tragedies. The findings have intensified calls for accountability, with families of the victims urging police and prosecutors to expedite criminal investigations against those responsible. Despite the report's release, advocates for the victims emphasized that real justice has yet to be achieved, highlighting ongoing frustrations over accountability and reforms. The report marks a significant moment in addressing the negligence that led to one of the UK's worst residential fires.