During a recent interview with the BBC, Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister, spoke out for the first time since the decision to demolish Grenfell Tower was made. The burning topic of the discussion was her behaviour in a meeting with survivors. She was pressed on this issue by journalist Laura Kuenssberg. Rayner maintained that there was no consensus on how to deal with the building where 72 individuals lost their lives in the disastrous fire of 2017.
However, Rayner also emphasized that she had come to a decision of providing a lasting memorial, and therefore concluded that the best way forward was a sensitive yet necessary demolition of the building to ground level. Although, she remained adamant that it was a difficult decision, yet, making the tower safe was of upmost importance.
The public has been eagerly awaiting a decision on the future of the Grenfell tower. The demolition has stirred up debates among politicians, survivors, and the community. Everyone agrees that a memorial will be a poignant reminder of an alarming tragedy. However, the recent announcement of the tower’s demolition has led to mixed reactions, as some believed that it might lead to more delays and lack of closure for the survivors.
With the ongoing debate, it is uncertain, as to what will be the eventual fate of the building. Nevertheless, Angela Rayner has promised to keep a flow of communication between survivors, local authorities and those affected by this difficult decision. She remarked that her door was always open to those who have been traumatised and that she understands their pain
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