PM Keir Starmer's statement on Grenfell Tower Inquiry

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[@paulinereid5226]

All this happened under the tory government - and the Kensington tory council - and if they had still been power you would NOT have had a comprehensive and effective reply like this. Now watch the tories try to make it Starmer's fault! This response was heartfelt and pro-active. I voted for Starmer in July, and very glad that I did - I was a lifelong tory voter before that.

[@Exanto777]

The former Tory government constantly dodged and now the Labour government is doing the same dodging of their own responsibility for the grenfell tower fire, because local authorities (including LABOUR councils) were instrumental in approving the building construction of similar projects throughout the U.K. using the same cladding. They (the local authorities many of them LABOUR ) should be forced to pay the lions share of the cost of replacement construction of the faulty cladding and ridiculous chimney caused by the lack of floor stops. The rest of the cost must be laid at the feet of the developers concerned and not to the charge of leaseholders. This is a government (and uniparty) WHITEWASH as usual accompanied by endless delay so that the guilty parties can escape the cost. When will the costs be paid so repair can happen? When will the guilty parties be charged and put on trial? I can tell you, never, WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER.

[@jonhadley-zx2iu]

@@Exanto777 Doesn't really matter wether they're meant to be of the Left, Right &/or Centre as many of them have been bought!

[@scorchgid]

This goes all the way back to 1991. John Major, this goes through several Tory and Labour government. It is a failure of the state as a whole collectively. . But this issue will not be address unless we hold the civil service, minsters, local government, and regulators of the John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Theresa May governments accountable. There is lots of blame to go around, I can't say where the blame lies, or where more of blame lies then less, but those operating under this time (from 1991 - 2017) each had a chance and failed to protect people. This is what is meant by systemic.

[@Exanto777]

@@jonhadley-zx2iu exactly, they are all involved in the cladding disaster and are making sure justice is forever delayed, so their labour and Tory mates in councils don’t go to prison and their council doesn’t have to pay the millions needed to replace the lethal cladding

[@jonhadley-zx2iu]

@@scorchgid I concur they were all following Neo-Liberal policies where by profits must come first:-(

[@gerrylast]

Perhaps starmer could halt refurbishment on parliament buildings and use the money kn badly built properies that need it? Pretty sure fhe public would prefer to have citizens in a safe environment than to have starmer and co in a shiney new building with air con etc,.....?

[@jonhadley-zx2iu]

Just another catalogue of errors thats been going on over the years & you're meant to trust those in authority......................................................!

[@ehnowthen]

Starmer is just doing what the WEF tells him to.

[@hejdu00]

he is doing what the torys have been dodging for years. why ws it not adressed when it happend? why only care when people die? ints been ongoing for years and years before the incident happend

[@gamingshark2522]

Still not arresting those responsible and not arresting those who rigged the inquiry, this is an outrage!! All those who defend Starmer are weak on those responsible for this tragedy.

[@tommallory4841]

7 years and still not a single person has been brought to justice how pathetic

[@user-ix3ev8ti4r]

Well that was the Tory gov. We have a new Gov now.

[@andydudley1775]

and it now things are getting done 7 years to remind you what tory are .the fasting thing the tory did at grefell was to force firemen to sign nda's on the seen

[@jonhadley-zx2iu]

@@user-ix3ev8ti4r Really;-)

[@MindfulCamera]

7 years ....Hillsborough is 30 plus years and still no accountability. This crap he is coming out with, has all been said and heard before...F O Starmer.

[@tommallory4841]

@user-ix3ev8ti4r to be honest I don't have much hope in them either

[@Gary-o9i]

All talk again. He will do nothing.

[@MindfulCamera]

He makes my blood boil

[@emesfion]

It is such a relief to once again have a prime minister who does his job with the dignity and respect of 'the people' at the epicentre.

[@ryangrange938]

Its really refreshing! I have hope in government for the first time I can remember

[@Exanto777]

@@emesfion nothing refreshing about Starmer. Labour councils building departments were heavily involved all over the U.K. in approving exactly the same lethal construction. That’s why Labour continues to obfuscate and delay hand in glove with the Tories as the uniparty to delay justice. It will never be paid for by them.

[@ehnowthen]

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[@Exanto777]

@@emesfion The former Tory government constantly dodged and now the Labour government is doing the same dodging of their own responsibility for the grenfell tower fire, because local authorities were instrumental in approving the building construction of similar projects throughout the U.K. using the same cladding. They (the local authorities many of them LABOUR ) should be forced to pay the lions share of the cost of replacement construction of the faulty cladding and ridiculous chimney caused by the lack of floor stops. The rest of the cost must be laid at the feet of the developers concerned and not to the charge of leaseholders. This is a government (and uniparty) WHITEWASH as usual accompanied by endless delay so that the guilty parties can escape the cost. When will the costs be paid so repair can happen? When will the guilty parties be charged and put on trial? I can tell you, never, WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER.

[@Isisbridge]

Hopefully we will have such a prime minister one day.

[@dopiaza2006]

The contempt you hold for the general public is only exceeded by their contempt for you.

[@bachelierdrole]

Speak for yourself, mate.

[@HappyBear376]

Well said.

[@Exanto777]

@@dopiaza2006 Starmer continues to delay any resolution of the lethal cladding issue because labour councils all across the U.K. approved the very same lethal construction so that they are liable to pay for the removal and refurb which is in the millions. Liverpool has buildings with exactly the same cladding, but frankly it’s all across the U.K. Starmers mob and the Tories don’t want to pay or any of their mates to go to prison so they will delay for ever and never pay. Contemptible behaviour by Starmer and his Tory predecessors.

[@teakangel3683]

When a new King is crowned, does he have the power to make radical, problem-solving changes to UK governance?

[@teakangel3683]

A QUESTION

[@roberttitley2790]

Are we that stupid to believe you not working for the world economic forum. You said you pick davos over Westminster

[@michaeltownson3318]

The clowns are running the circus , remembering when these poor souls lost their lives they were more concerned with political point scoring like Khan , they do nothing about preventing anything just exploit people's grief

[@ॐSrimanArcharyaJBC]

As I love my own family and mother I do not want those that hate there parents as they are not required. The uk culture is of false independence. ⚡️🤴🏽🕉🔺➕

[@ॐSrimanArcharyaJBC]

The Sri Sorathia Prajapati Community is not a company’s as I see it. They are a charity and therefore they are not entitled to any positions of my ancestral power that I alone command. I have no such ties with them or there members and I last visited them way before 2012. Thanks for asking. ⚡️🤴🏽🕉🔺➕

[@moonman3812]

Great speech! Best PM we've had in decades!

[@dopiaza2006]

Stay off the crack pipe!

[@trevorbrassey1651]

Says Mrs Starmer.

[@barleyarrish]

Er Ze prime Minister er lz stormbaumfurrer of zee oppoziztion, mummy oh mumsy

[@HappyBear376]

😂😂😂 good one!

[@Exanto777]

Absurd whitewash on behalf of the uniparty which has guilty parties in both Tory and laborious councils. So they are delaying as usual so they don’t ever pay and don’t get sent to prison. Years and years pass…..

[@kristakaufman-y6j]

send soldiers and supplies to israel

[@numan5976]

Jojo, do your best not to lose to Nova😹

[@tomhuhhed328gamil]

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[@ThomasBoyd-lo9si]

Jim.anderson work Ravenscraig steel yes system analyst. Born 1944 he Tory then Liberal Democrats Thomas he survived it Over 2009 retired Thomas.

[@jacobolaniya1409]

Very poor quality building materials that are highly flammable. That involved the wrong and bad engineers. The Prime Minister and everyone have more responsibility. We needs to be more watchful. May God help and save us all.

[@Isisbridge]

Doesn't have a sharp mind like Nigel. Can't speak without notes.

[@tabazan9182]

He dosent need notes farage just wings it. "Nigel" the self serving stockbroker.

[@ryangrange938]

I have hope in our government for the first time since ive been old enough to pay attention to politics. Please deliver on what you say!

[@Exanto777]

@@ryangrange938 labour councils should pay for the replacement of the same cladding in their areas. Pay up! Be bold Starmer, insist all councils including labour pay up for the replacement of the lethal cladding in their areas all across the U.K., cladding they approved.

[@barleyarrish]

The prime minister knows the problems with this, I heir Starmer don't have a clue (clueless in Gaza)

[@AmyHarrison-t1o]

Tory given mentioned poor treatment of the working class, fobbed off!!

[@Thronewatcher]

W⚓

[@aelska-my5kc]

LAs are often the first line, and too often their attitude is defensive and dismissive, preferring to label those who question and insist as trouble makers. So you can imagine how that concern is batted away, leading to the GFL tragedy, and others before it.

[@frankem51]

It's the Brexit mentality: respect and reponsibility are for losers.

[@jacobolaniya1409]

This time is not like, saying thousands years ago that people have no very much knowledge about Science. We fell as the victims of wicked people, those without integrity, people that lacking common sense, lack of transparency, and the bad ones. Buildings are meant to be fireproofing and capable of withstanding accidents with our Sciences, technology and Engineering.

[@Exanto777]

@@jacobolaniya1409 you need to take a course on how to write plain English.

[@patrickdansey3984]

Can't wait to see Nigel punt you out of number 10. You will be a one term PM. Enjoy it while it lasts!

[@barleyarrish]

Nigel who the hell is Nigel?

[@Exanto777]

@@barleyarrishyour next prime minister mate! Mind you, unless Starmer gets displaced from his job by someone inside of his own party, probably someone outside of the numpties cabinet he has, because none of those is any threat to him.

[@Isisbridge]

@@barleyarrish Showing your ignorance.

[@Exanto777]

The former Tory government constantly dodged and now the Labour government is doing the same dodging of their own responsibility for the grenfell tower fire, because local authorities were instrumental in approving the building construction of similar projects throughout the U.K. using the same cladding. They (the local authorities many of them LABOUR ) should be forced to pay the lions share of the cost of replacement construction of the faulty cladding and ridiculous chimney caused by the lack of floor stops. The rest of the cost must be laid at the feet of the developers concerned and not to the charge of leaseholders. This is a government (and uniparty) WHITEWASH as usual accompanied by endless delay so that the guilty parties can escape the cost. When will the costs be paid so repair can happen? When will the guilty parties be charged and put on trial? I can tell you, never, WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER.

[@tomhuhhed328gamil]

Yes Blood Teat Day You Field Good People Both Same True .?

[@englishgentesq7154]

Sir Keith Rodney Saville KC KCBE. “Now then, now then.” “How’s about that then.” “Nothing to see here: move along then.” “Jangle, Jangle.”

[@gladius1861]

And who gave Savile the OBE? You should do your research, you nonce!

[@muradqedimov4551]

Keir Starmer is a powerful prime Minister well done

[@Isisbridge]

Dictators do tend to be powerful, but come to a sorry end.

[@davidware9549]

When will you make Apple allow us to download third party app stores like the EU has done so why are we slacking !!! Apple shouldn’t have that kind of power when these iPhone belong to the consumers and not Apple google doesn’t stop us so why should Apple be allowed look how we nearly blocked Xbox and Activision deal! Cause of unfair competition but u let Apple !!!!

[@rewereset1584]

The owner of apple died of pox ie fagpox as this clown will too also why are you talking about murderous corporation's for that'll sell their own mothers ha?

[@saeedkhodajoo2351]

By the will of God and His guidance and blessings, By the virtue of freedom, democracy and unity, Britain with great prideful society and respected hardworking people from different races, religions and beliefs would pass all the hardships and difficulties coming out successful. 🌹❤️🌹🇬🇧❤️🌹❤️

[@HappyBear376]

Diversity is our weakness.

[@igotboredbutcouldntthinkof8018]

Shouldn't khan, london mayor, be saying this.. He was elected in 2016

[@sphinxtheeminx]

No, it was a GOVERNMENT Inquiry. Maybe we can expect apologies and redress from the Tories. LOL only joking.

[@igotboredbutcouldntthinkof8018]

@sphinxtheeminx is the mayor not part of the government?

[@HappyBear376]

​@@igotboredbutcouldntthinkof8018No!

[@igotboredbutcouldntthinkof8018]

@HappyBear376 huh. Well I learnt something today

[@barleyarrish]

@@igotboredbutcouldntthinkof8018 no he is part of the international conspiracy of mayors to undermine democracy

[@rcghjfvbnj9479]

เรียน นายกรัฐมนตรีประเทศอังกฤษคนปัจจุบัน และอดีตนายกรัฐมนตรี RISHI SUNAK ข้าพเจ้าเคยพิมพ์เนื้อหาสำคัญให้อ่านแล้ว ทุกประเทศเผชิญปัญหาเกี่ยวกับ สัญญาณและโปรแกรมต่าง ๆ มีการเชื่อมต่อนอกระบบ ระบบไฟฟ้า 220

[@ftsetradersteve2742]

He is fiddling while Rome burns and he's worried about a fire that happened years ago...

[@gladius1861]

And you fiddle others.

[@bachelierdrole]

So you’re suggesting that we should just forget about Grenfell?

[@dopiaza2006]

@@gladius1861 typical lefty - make unfounded accusations against someone so you don't have to address their point. Classic behaviour, but it only works in your echo chamber.

[@roberttitley2790]

Jimmy Saville involved?

[@Jdjr4884Djufurur]

Someone answer please. Illuminatis ANSWER ME