Grenfell prosecutions are now “essential” - Andrew Marr

Sep 5, 2024

Andrew Marr, a distinguished journalist, and Rachel Cunliffe, a political commentator specializing in social justice, delve into the Grenfell Inquiry's chilling findings. They highlight the avoidable nature of the 72 deaths and demand accountability from negligent companies and government bodies. The duo also assesses the current Conservative leadership race, discussing candidate dynamics and the underlying fragmentation within the party. With pressing issues raised, they urge for immediate action to prevent such tragedies from recurring.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Grenfell Tower Tragedy: A Call for Action

01:59 • 7min

Dynamics of the Conservative Leadership Contest

09:09 • 4min

Dynamics of Conservative Leadership Contenders

13:19 • 13min

Navigating the Complexities of the Conservative Leadership Contest

26:15 • 3min

The Grenfell report is damning. Will there finally be justice for Grenfell?

After seven long years the Grenfell Inquiry has published its damning verdict: the 72 deaths caused by the Grenfell Tower fire were completely avoidable.

The 1500-page report names and shames companies and government bodies who’s choices and actions led to the deaths.

In this episode, Andrew Marr and Rachel Cunliffe join Hannah Barnes to discuss the findings of the inquiry and why justice must finally come for Grenfell.

They also review the Conservative leadership race following the first vote which saw former Home Secretary Priti Patel fall at the first hurdle. Andrew and Rachel report on view within Westminster of the remaining candidates, and why one in particular divides opinion among MPs in the Commons tea rooms.

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Read more:

Megan Kenyon on the Grenfell report: failure on an industrial scale https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2024/09/grenfell-inquiry-failure-on-an-industrial-scale

George Eaton: the Grenfell report is damning for David Cameron

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2024/09/the-grenfell-report-is-damning-for-david-cameron

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