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Martina Lees

Senior Property Writer for The Sunday Times. She conducted a six-month investigation into the cladding used on high-rise buildings in the UK.

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May 6, 2025 • 31min

A high-rise fire killed Catherine. The cladding firm kept selling

Martina Lees, Senior Property Writer for The Sunday Times, shares insights from her investigation into the cladding scandal that follows tragic fires, including the Grenfell tragedy. She recounts the heartbreaking story of Catherine Hickman, who lost her life due to inadequate cladding. The discussion uncovers the discrepancies in fire safety regulations and the alarming practices by companies like Trespa. With compelling stories, it emphasizes the pressing need for accountability and reform in building safety standards across the UK.
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Aug 31, 2024 • 45min

From the archive: The Grenfell fire (Pt 2): The cladding scandal

Martina Lees, a Senior Property Writer at The Sunday Times, brings her expertise to discuss the catastrophic Grenfell Tower fire. She reflects on the impact of hazardous cladding, revealing systemic safety failures that exacerbated the tragedy. The conversation delves into personal stories from affected families and highlights the lack of accountability among corporations like Kingspan. Additionally, she emphasizes the urgent need for regulatory reform to prevent future tragedies and the ongoing fight for justice by survivors.
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Aug 30, 2024 • 38min

From the archive: The Grenfell fire (Pt 1): Stories from the tower

In this powerful discussion, Martina Lees, a Senior Property Writer for The Sunday Times, revisits the tragic Grenfell Tower fire of June 14, 2017. She shares heart-wrenching stories from families who lived in the tower. Listeners hear about the emotional aftermath and the ongoing quest for justice. Martina highlights the stunning contrast between the vibrant lives before the fire and the chaos during the tragedy. The narrative focuses on the failures in emergency response, emphasizing the horror and resilience of survivors.

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