Hello and welcome to Central London when in two hours we will get that second and final report into the Grenfell Tower Fire disaster in which 72 people lost their lives a little over seven years ago. The inquiry has been running more than six years. The culmination of so much work. And, of course, some key people will look for answers and they include bereaved families, families and friends of the 72 people, the survivors of the fire as well as the wider Grenfell Tower community. I spoke to a survivor who told me that while today is important, it will not represent a point of closure for many people who are looking for action, consequences, accountability and a path towards possible prosecution. Some of the bereaved did not want this public inquiry to be the first step. They wanted a Police Investigation to be the first step. They will wait to hear what the chair of the inquiry will say today which might point possibly towards next steps. We will have many Reports Today and keep you up
Police say 58 people are now presumed to have died in the fire at Grenfell Tower in west london. Theyve also said that the death toll is again likely to rise. She has faced criticism over her role in the tragedy, but today, theresa may met victims of the fire at Downing Street amid criticism of the governments handling of the tragedy. The Prime Minister has released a statement acknowledging what many local people have been saying for days, that the response was not good enough. This report is from our correspondent, jeremy cooke. In the midsummer heat, Grenfell Tower casts a long shadow. A new dark reality on the london skyline, with the power to shock, and to move. A sight which stops you in your tracks. Too much to take in. Its hard to know what to say, yeah. Its just horrific. Everyones busy talking, but yet you can just feel a silence. Its really overwhelming. Four days on from disaster, and with every official update, more grim news. Sadly, at this time, there are 58 people who w
As britain prepares for the opening of brexit talks tomorrow. President macron looks set to win a huge majority in frances parliamentary elections. Commentator that is in the air, it is all over and pakistan thrash their fierce rival, and Title Holders india, in the champions trophy final, at the oval. Good evening. The mayor of london sadiq khan says the Grenfell Tower fire disaster, in which more than 58 people are feared to have died, was the consequence of years of neglect by successive governments and the local authority. He says the tragedy was totally preventable. He was speaking as the leader of the local council in Kensington And Chelsea said he was doing everything he could to provide help to those affected. Tonight, the police have released pictures from inside the tower, showing the devastating aftermath of the fire, as our Correspondentjon Kay reports. A week ago, this was someones home. A bedroom. A kitchen. A bathroom. The people who lived in these flats are all accounte
As britain prepares for the opening of brexit talks tomorrow. President macron looks set to win a huge majority in frances parliamentary elections. Commentator that is in the air, it is all over and pakistan thrash their fierce rival, and Title Holders india, in the champions trophy final, at the oval. Good evening. The mayor of london sadiq khan says the Grenfell Tower fire disaster, in which more than 58 people are feared to have died, was the consequence of years of neglect by successive governments and the local authority. He says the tragedy was totally preventable. He was speaking as the leader of the local council in Kensington And Chelsea said he was doing everything he could to provide help to those affected. Tonight, the police have released pictures from inside the tower, showing the devastating aftermath of the fire, as our Correspondentjon Kay reports. A week ago, this was someones home. A bedroom. A kitchen. A bathroom. The people who lived in these flats are all accounte
As britain prepares for the opening of brexit talks tomorrow. President macron looks set to win a huge majority in frances parliamentary elections. Commentator that is in the air, it is all over and pakistan thrash their fierce rival, and Title Holders india, in the champions trophy final, at the oval. Good evening. The mayor of london sadiq khan says the Grenfell Tower fire disaster, in which more than 58 people are feared to have died, was the consequence of years of neglect by successive governments and the local authority. He says the tragedy was totally preventable. He was speaking as the leader of the local council in Kensington And Chelsea said he was doing everything he could to provide help to those affected. Tonight, the police have released pictures from inside the tower, showing the devastating aftermath of the fire, as our Correspondentjon Kay reports. A week ago, this was someones home. A bedroom. A kitchen. A bathroom. The people who lived in these flats are all accounte