Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister and housing secretary, faced criticism for deciding to demolish the Grenfell Tower, despite campaigners wanting it to remain as a memorial for the 72 victims of the 2017 fire. Rayner held a private meeting with survivors and families, stating the tower was significantly damaged and needed to be taken down to ground level. The government promised a respectful demolition process, allowing the Grenfell community to choose a design team for a lasting memorial, but the Grenfell United campaign group criticized the decision for disregarding the voices of the bereaved.
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