Statement from Mayor of London to mark seventh anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: “Today on the seventh anniversary of the appalling Grenfell Tower Fire we stop and remember the 72 people who lost their lives and those whose lives were changed forever. We owe it to every single one of them to ensure that nothing like it ever happens again.

“I will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with the bereaved, survivors and the local community. The road to justice has been far too long but I will continue to do everything I can to help them secure the justice they need and deserve. London Fire Brigade has now completed all recommendations from Phase 1 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry – so there are improved policies and procedures in place and better equipment available to fight fires and keep all Londoners safe. But there is still a lot more work to do. 

“The forthcoming second phase of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report must deliver important answers and help ensure those responsible are held to account.”