Grenfell Tower Fire: Ninth Anniversary
10 Jun 2026 · Commons Chamber · 5 speeches · Official record
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Speaker
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.- (Gregor Poynton.) Full speech
Justice delayed is justice denied. It is great that the Met has now come to this position. Does my hon. Friend agree that we should try to ensure that the cases are fast-tracked in our criminal system so that justice can now be speeded up? Full speech
I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Kensington and Bayswater (Joe Powell) for raising this truly important issue. The ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy will be, above all else, a day of remembrance, shaped by loss, love and the enduring strength of this community. I want to begin by acknowledging the survivors and relatives of those who died at Grenfell Tower; I know they have the deepest sympathies of the whole House and our most profound respect. The fire at Grenfell Tower, whi... Full speech
This Sunday will be the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell tower fire. With thousands of others, I will join the silent walk on father’s day to remember the 72 people who lost their lives in an entirely preventable and foreseen tragedy, and to support families who lost parents, siblings and children in unimaginable circumstances. [ Official Report , 15 June 2026; Vol. 787, c. 4WC.] (Correction) I know that for the bereaved and for survivors, and for our community in Kensington and Bayswater, this... Full speech
My hon. Friend is right. We have seen, in recent history, that with events of national significance-from Southport to the recent disturbances on our streets-the criminal justice system has moved really quickly because of the importance of showing that justice is seen to be done. I hope that once the CPS has made its decisions, we will do everything we can to ensure that the court capacity is in place to deliver the trials as soon as possible. I hope the Minister can reassure us that the investig... Full speech