Reform's Simon Dudley urged to apologise to Grenfell families after saying everyone dies'

"Dudley stated, 'That was a tragedy. It was a failure... sadly, you know, everyone dies in the end. It's just how you go, right?'"

"Steve Reed called for Dudley's resignation, saying, 'These disgraceful comments about those who died in the Grenfell Tower fire are beyond the pale and it is completely untenable for Simon Dudley to continue in his position.'"

"The Grenfell Next of Kin group asserted, 'The death of our parents, partners, children, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren in the most horrific circumstances was gross negligent manslaughter, NOT fate.'"

"A Reform UK spokesperson remarked, 'Homes must, of course, be built safely. However, overly burdensome building safety regulations can stifle housebuilding, meaning targets are missed and the waiting list for homes grows longer.'"

Simon Dudley, the housing spokesperson for Reform UK, faced backlash for his comments on the Grenfell Tower fire, stating that everyone dies in the end. He criticized building safety regulations implemented after the tragedy, claiming they are ineffective. Dudley's remarks prompted calls for his resignation from Steve Reed, the housing secretary, and the Grenfell Next of Kin group, which emphasized the tragic nature of the deaths as gross negligent manslaughter rather than fate. Reform UK acknowledged the need for safe housing but criticized excessive regulations.

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