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This Friday marks the seventh anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, which killed 72 people.
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry is set to publish its final report in September.
The Fire Brigades Union has launched a call for Labour to tackle the lack of regulation that led to the disaster, and to hold those responsible accountable.
Referencing Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes in its first term, the union’s leader, Matt Wrack, said that “promises to build homes are welcome – but they must be safe.”
Speaking ahead of the anniversary, Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union general secretary, said: “The Grenfell Tower fire was a crime committed by politicians and corporations on residents they were supposed to protect.
“Those responsible must be held accountable. But fundamentally, Grenfell was caused by a lack of regulation and oversight by ministers.
“The Tories have failed to implement adequate safety measures and continue to leave many thousands of high rise residents at risk.
“The next Labour government must end the crime of deregulation, with proper standards and oversight of building materials, design and evacuation plans. The fire service must be given the resources it needs for a programme of enforcement and inspection.
“Promises to build homes are welcome – but they must be safe.”
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