Angela Rayner Denies Being 'Aggressive' In Meeting With Grenfell Families

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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