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The UK papers on Thursday were filled with headlines focused on the seven-year public inquiry into the tragic 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed the lives of 72 individuals. The inquiry concluded that these deaths were avoidable and pointed fingers at the central government for failing to prevent the spread of combustible cladding, as well as at the multimillion-dollar companies for their “systematic dishonesty” in producing this dangerous material.
The Guardian highlighted the disaster caused by “dishonesty and greed”, while The Times emphasized that the tragedy was a result of greed and a culture of dishonesty. Both papers called for police and prosecutors to accelerate the criminal investigation and bring charges against those responsible for the devastating failings.
The Daily Mail raised concerns over the delayed justice for the victims’ families, while the i reported on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s apology to the victims on behalf of the British state, reflecting the sentiment of the bereaved families that justice has been stolen away from them.
The Financial Times delved into the official failings and industry deceits that led to the tragedy, highlighting how deregulation and cladding warnings were ignored, and manufacturers manipulated testing. The Metro and Daily Express also covered the warning signs that were ignored previously, pointing towards a path to disaster that turned Grenfell Tower into a death trap.
The Sun and The Daily Telegraph called for culprits to face court and emphasized the delayed justice for the Grenfell victims, further highlighting the need for accountability and justice in the wake of this tragic event.
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