The Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has informed bereaved families that Grenfell Tower will be demolished, a decision rooted in safety concerns and structural advice. The announcement follows previous government statements indicating no immediate changes to the site until after the eighth anniversary of the June 2017 fire that killed 72 people. The Grenfell inquiry's final report highlighted institutional failures, particularly regarding flammable materials, prompting varied opinions amongst survivors and families about the tower's fate, with some preferring it to remain until criminal prosecutions are resolved.
The final report of the Grenfell Tower inquiry concluded the disaster was due to decades of failures by government and the construction industry regarding flammable materials.
Angela Rayner announced that the Grenfell Tower will be deconstructed carefully, as part of the ongoing discussions with bereaved families and survivors about the site's future.
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