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Grenfell Tower fire: protesters march as anger mounts over disaster response – live Grenfell Tower fire: protesters march as anger mounts over disaster response – as it happened
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Here is the latest Guardian report on the anger of residents who are calling on the government for justice:
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Evening summaryEvening summary
Nicola SlawsonNicola Slawson
Here’s a summary of the latest news:Here’s a summary of the latest news:
More than 70 people remain unaccounted for after the Grenfell Tower blaze and 30 are confirmed dead, it has been revealed. The death toll likely to rise further.More than 70 people remain unaccounted for after the Grenfell Tower blaze and 30 are confirmed dead, it has been revealed. The death toll likely to rise further.
Hundreds of protesters angry at the government’s handling of the Grenfell Tower disaster descended on the offices of Kensington town hall before marching back to the scene.Hundreds of protesters angry at the government’s handling of the Grenfell Tower disaster descended on the offices of Kensington town hall before marching back to the scene.
A second protest began outside the department for communities and local government in Marsham Street. People then marched through central London chanting “justice for Grenfell”.A second protest began outside the department for communities and local government in Marsham Street. People then marched through central London chanting “justice for Grenfell”.
May announced £5m in handouts as well as support with housing to victims following a visit to the scene where she was heckled and required police protection.May announced £5m in handouts as well as support with housing to victims following a visit to the scene where she was heckled and required police protection.
A peaceful candlelit vigil was held near the tower to remember the victims.A peaceful candlelit vigil was held near the tower to remember the victims.
The prime minister later appeared on BBC’s Newsnight where she was grilled by Emily Maitlis on her response to the fire. Her robot-like responses have been slammed in social media.The prime minister later appeared on BBC’s Newsnight where she was grilled by Emily Maitlis on her response to the fire. Her robot-like responses have been slammed in social media.
A fire investigation report will not be released publicly until the opening of full inquests into those who have died – which could take years.A fire investigation report will not be released publicly until the opening of full inquests into those who have died – which could take years.
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Here’s more from that painful to watch Newsnight interview.Here’s more from that painful to watch Newsnight interview.
In one of the most tense parts of the encounter, Maitlis told the PM: “You misread the public mood on this one. You misread the anger that people feel about this.In one of the most tense parts of the encounter, Maitlis told the PM: “You misread the public mood on this one. You misread the anger that people feel about this.
“They shouted coward after you this afternoon when you left St Clement’s.”“They shouted coward after you this afternoon when you left St Clement’s.”
May answered:May answered:
What I have done since this incident took place is, first of all yesterday, ensure that public services had the support that they needed in order to be able to do the job they were doing in the immediate aftermath.What I have done since this incident took place is, first of all yesterday, ensure that public services had the support that they needed in order to be able to do the job they were doing in the immediate aftermath.
Maitlis interjected: “But that’s three days on, prime minister, this is Friday evening. They needed those things in place on Wednesday.Maitlis interjected: “But that’s three days on, prime minister, this is Friday evening. They needed those things in place on Wednesday.
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The North Kensington Law Centre, a charitable, non-profit law centre, is raising money to help provide legal support to the victims of Grenfell Tower. The centre has also called for the government to ensure those who survived are not charged to replace vital documents such as passports and immigration status documentation.The North Kensington Law Centre, a charitable, non-profit law centre, is raising money to help provide legal support to the victims of Grenfell Tower. The centre has also called for the government to ensure those who survived are not charged to replace vital documents such as passports and immigration status documentation.
The charity is running daily legal clinics to help local residents affected by the disaster to get the legal support and access to justice they need. They are also helping residents gather the documents and paperwork they will require in order to advance any future claims.The charity is running daily legal clinics to help local residents affected by the disaster to get the legal support and access to justice they need. They are also helping residents gather the documents and paperwork they will require in order to advance any future claims.
Victoria Vasey, director of the centre, says:Victoria Vasey, director of the centre, says:
This tragedy has been an unmitigated disaster for the community here in North Kensington. We welcome the announcement that victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster would receive some financial help earlier today.This tragedy has been an unmitigated disaster for the community here in North Kensington. We welcome the announcement that victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster would receive some financial help earlier today.
We have written to the home secretary to outline specific steps ministers can take to assist victims. As a start, the government should help those individuals who have lost vital documentation in the blaze by waiving their fees for any replacement.We have written to the home secretary to outline specific steps ministers can take to assist victims. As a start, the government should help those individuals who have lost vital documentation in the blaze by waiving their fees for any replacement.
It is vital these victims are able to obtain this paperwork to help them get back on their feet again.It is vital these victims are able to obtain this paperwork to help them get back on their feet again.
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Fire safety experts called for a ban on the use of combustible materials in the construction of high-rise buildings in the UK as contractors confirmed that panels used to clad Grenfell Tower were the cheaper, more flammable version of two available options.Fire safety experts called for a ban on the use of combustible materials in the construction of high-rise buildings in the UK as contractors confirmed that panels used to clad Grenfell Tower were the cheaper, more flammable version of two available options.
Here are my colleagues Rob Davies and Ian Sample with that story:Here are my colleagues Rob Davies and Ian Sample with that story:
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Emily Maitlis sounded furious when questioning May on BBC’s Newsnight about her response to the fire and the aftermath.Emily Maitlis sounded furious when questioning May on BBC’s Newsnight about her response to the fire and the aftermath.
After May stressed that she was ensuring support was in place, here’s the response from Maitlis:After May stressed that she was ensuring support was in place, here’s the response from Maitlis:
Why wasn’t [the support] there in place? Any other tragedy, flooding, you would have the army there, you would have had organisers. I was there on the ground. I saw the chaos for myself. There was no-one in charge and there was no-one willing to a take responsibility.Why wasn’t [the support] there in place? Any other tragedy, flooding, you would have the army there, you would have had organisers. I was there on the ground. I saw the chaos for myself. There was no-one in charge and there was no-one willing to a take responsibility.
A clip of the interview is below.A clip of the interview is below.
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Illuminated by candlelight, west London came together in grief.Illuminated by candlelight, west London came together in grief.
Nearly three days since a fire ravaged Grenfell Tower, killing at least 30, hundreds of mourners stood arm in arm at a vigil.Nearly three days since a fire ravaged Grenfell Tower, killing at least 30, hundreds of mourners stood arm in arm at a vigil.
Many wept openly as a sea of candles softly illuminated the road outside the Latymer Christian Centre, just yards from the site of the blaze.Many wept openly as a sea of candles softly illuminated the road outside the Latymer Christian Centre, just yards from the site of the blaze.
The small building has become the hub of a relief effort, co-ordinating aid and providing support for those displaced.The small building has become the hub of a relief effort, co-ordinating aid and providing support for those displaced.
The hundreds gathered on Bramley Road joined in with renditions of Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds, as well as Amazing Grace, during the short service.The hundreds gathered on Bramley Road joined in with renditions of Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds, as well as Amazing Grace, during the short service.
Then the crowd were asked to raise candles or torches in the air as they observed two minutes of silence for the dead.Then the crowd were asked to raise candles or torches in the air as they observed two minutes of silence for the dead.
A painstaking recovery effort has been taking place at the gutted tower, with authorities predicting the death toll is likely to rise considerably.A painstaking recovery effort has been taking place at the gutted tower, with authorities predicting the death toll is likely to rise considerably.
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Theresa May defends her response to the tragedy on NewsnightTheresa May defends her response to the tragedy on Newsnight
Theresa May has defended the Grenfell Tower response on BBC’s Newsnight. She was pushed by Emily Maitlis to accept she had misread the public mood and should have met victims on Wednesday.Theresa May has defended the Grenfell Tower response on BBC’s Newsnight. She was pushed by Emily Maitlis to accept she had misread the public mood and should have met victims on Wednesday.
She dodged the question with this answer:She dodged the question with this answer:
This was a terrible tragedy. People have lost their lives and other people have lost everything ... What we are doing is putting in place the support that will help them.This was a terrible tragedy. People have lost their lives and other people have lost everything ... What we are doing is putting in place the support that will help them.
Here’s a clip from the interview:Here’s a clip from the interview:
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Here are the front pages of tomorrow’s newspapers. Most editors have chosen to focus on the protests and growing anger.Here are the front pages of tomorrow’s newspapers. Most editors have chosen to focus on the protests and growing anger.
Saturday's SUN: "It Was Murder" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/UB0uUtvYpWSaturday's SUN: "It Was Murder" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/UB0uUtvYpW
The Telegraph criticises the “hard-left” for hijacking the protests.The Telegraph criticises the “hard-left” for hijacking the protests.
Saturday's Daily TELEGRAPH: "Militants hijack inferno protest" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/FVDa8Dpj2XSaturday's Daily TELEGRAPH: "Militants hijack inferno protest" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/FVDa8Dpj2X
The Times splashes on the police protection Theresa May needed on her visit to the scene.The Times splashes on the police protection Theresa May needed on her visit to the scene.
Saturday's TIMES: "May takes cover" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/DcpZ8dw2vASaturday's TIMES: "May takes cover" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/DcpZ8dw2vA
The Mail’s splash focuses on protesters entering the town hall.The Mail’s splash focuses on protesters entering the town hall.
Saturday's Daily MAIL: 'Inferno: The Anger Erupts" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/rFfggzpUQWSaturday's Daily MAIL: 'Inferno: The Anger Erupts" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/rFfggzpUQW
The Mirror chose to compare May’s visit with that the of the Queen.The Mirror chose to compare May’s visit with that the of the Queen.
Saturday's Daily MIRROR: "A tale of two leaders" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/TdIckg129GSaturday's Daily MIRROR: "A tale of two leaders" #bbcpapers #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/TdIckg129G
The Guardian highlights the combustible cladding and also covers the increasing fury.The Guardian highlights the combustible cladding and also covers the increasing fury.
London fire:May promises help. But on the streets there is anger.Tomorrow's Guardian pic.twitter.com/JVbvLVeJkqLondon fire:May promises help. But on the streets there is anger.Tomorrow's Guardian pic.twitter.com/JVbvLVeJkq
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Here are some tweets from the candlelit vigil. It is being held at St John’s Church in Notting Hill, which is near the tower.Here are some tweets from the candlelit vigil. It is being held at St John’s Church in Notting Hill, which is near the tower.
"Angry but not divided' - can feel the strength of #Grenfell community pic.twitter.com/OzkHHsJ49r"Angry but not divided' - can feel the strength of #Grenfell community pic.twitter.com/OzkHHsJ49r
#grenfelltower pic.twitter.com/Uk27jxiqCo#grenfelltower pic.twitter.com/Uk27jxiqCo
Vigil this evening in West London for victims of Grenfell Tower pic.twitter.com/UJX3lhaADXVigil this evening in West London for victims of Grenfell Tower pic.twitter.com/UJX3lhaADX
Candlelit tributes left next to #GrenfellTower appeal posters after vigil https://t.co/Mk3hkGMXT9 pic.twitter.com/z1TeIJkTc5Candlelit tributes left next to #GrenfellTower appeal posters after vigil https://t.co/Mk3hkGMXT9 pic.twitter.com/z1TeIJkTc5
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Crowds at a candlelit vigil for the victims are singing Everything’s Gonna Be Alright by Bob Marley.Crowds at a candlelit vigil for the victims are singing Everything’s Gonna Be Alright by Bob Marley.
Crowds at a candlelit vigil for the Grenfell Tower victims begin to sing Bob Marley, nearly three days since the fire began pic.twitter.com/zgs4saUBgBCrowds at a candlelit vigil for the Grenfell Tower victims begin to sing Bob Marley, nearly three days since the fire began pic.twitter.com/zgs4saUBgB
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There has been speculation that the government has asked media organisations to hide the true extent of the Grenfell Tower disaster by means of a “D-Notice”, now officially known as a DSMA-Notice, as friends and relatives grow increasingly frustrated at the lack of clarity.There has been speculation that the government has asked media organisations to hide the true extent of the Grenfell Tower disaster by means of a “D-Notice”, now officially known as a DSMA-Notice, as friends and relatives grow increasingly frustrated at the lack of clarity.
None has been issued in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire, the MoD has confirmed to the Guardian.None has been issued in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire, the MoD has confirmed to the Guardian.
DSMA-Notices are requests from the government that certain information not be made public by news outlets in the interests of national security. They are voluntary arrangements between Whitehall and the media organisations. Some outlets speculated that such a notice had been put out.DSMA-Notices are requests from the government that certain information not be made public by news outlets in the interests of national security. They are voluntary arrangements between Whitehall and the media organisations. Some outlets speculated that such a notice had been put out.
Video: Govt puts ‘D-notice’ gag on real #Grenfell death toll #nationalsecurity https://t.co/cSn27amr2s pic.twitter.com/idBoNBcMiAVideo: Govt puts ‘D-notice’ gag on real #Grenfell death toll #nationalsecurity https://t.co/cSn27amr2s pic.twitter.com/idBoNBcMiA
People asking if this is true - it is highly, highly possible. Skwawkbox have excellent sources. Answers needed. https://t.co/xQGKsHDT5nPeople asking if this is true - it is highly, highly possible. Skwawkbox have excellent sources. Answers needed. https://t.co/xQGKsHDT5n
The former later updated its article to say no D-Notice had been issued and the latter said they thought it “unlikely” one had been. Both organisations said they had contacted the Home Office about the issue. The DSMA Committee is part of the Ministry of Defence, not the Home Office.The former later updated its article to say no D-Notice had been issued and the latter said they thought it “unlikely” one had been. Both organisations said they had contacted the Home Office about the issue. The DSMA Committee is part of the Ministry of Defence, not the Home Office.
All active DSMA-Notices are published by the committee that issues them. You can read more about the history of the D-Notice here.All active DSMA-Notices are published by the committee that issues them. You can read more about the history of the D-Notice here.
The Metropolitan police have said that at least 30 people are known to have been killed, but that that death toll is expected to rise. Two of them have been named by friends and family as Khadija Saye and Mohammed Alhajali. About 70 more people are thought to be missing.The Metropolitan police have said that at least 30 people are known to have been killed, but that that death toll is expected to rise. Two of them have been named by friends and family as Khadija Saye and Mohammed Alhajali. About 70 more people are thought to be missing.
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Nabil Choucair and his brother Hissam stood together with pictures of the six missing members of their family.Nabil Choucair and his brother Hissam stood together with pictures of the six missing members of their family.
His sister, Nadia, her three daughters and family lived on the 22nd floor of Grenfell Tower. The brothers have searched hospitals in the hope of finding them.His sister, Nadia, her three daughters and family lived on the 22nd floor of Grenfell Tower. The brothers have searched hospitals in the hope of finding them.
Nabil said:Nabil said:
At 1.55am, her husband Bassem sent a message to his work saying there was a fire on the 4th floor of his building and apologising. He wrote: ‘We are not able to leave the building ... Sorry guys for letting you down’.At 1.55am, her husband Bassem sent a message to his work saying there was a fire on the 4th floor of his building and apologising. He wrote: ‘We are not able to leave the building ... Sorry guys for letting you down’.
My sister left a message on my phone which said: ‘There’s a fire in our building . We are sitting in our flat. OK. Bye’.My sister left a message on my phone which said: ‘There’s a fire in our building . We are sitting in our flat. OK. Bye’.
That was the last message they sent. I called her phone but it was just ringing and ringing.That was the last message they sent. I called her phone but it was just ringing and ringing.
Nabil believed that the published picture of a family silhouetted in flames holding up a towel were his relatives.Nabil believed that the published picture of a family silhouetted in flames holding up a towel were his relatives.
“We want answers,” Nabil said. “We want justice. We want the truth. We are all one in this, we are all family together.”“We want answers,” Nabil said. “We want justice. We want the truth. We are all one in this, we are all family together.”
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