Massive fire in London - Grenfell Tower in Shepherds Bush

[East Preston Gull]

Tories trying to douse the anger the residents feel now, hopefully the measures will help all those affected by the tragedy

The inevitable Socialist Worker banners prove that some people never miss an opportunity to kick up.

The poor victims will get forgotten in the up coming battle of political supremecy.



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[London Irish]

It was all that "Elf and Safety" bullshit that so many people laughed along to that created the mood where dodgy politicians and dodgy management companies could feel empowered not to bother about people's lives any more

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Not our homes if we don't own them afraid.

If this was a private landlord or a dodgy hotel with a killer boiler - would you be saying the same ?

I'd sort it out myself. And have done. Although not 'killer'.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

That's better , you haven't a clue what is going on now

And you obviously do.

 

[clapham_gull]

I'd sort it out myself. And have done. Although not 'killer'.

A political philosophy based on the ability to fix someone else's boiler is an interesting one.

I'd guess you'd call yourself a Corgi-nista.

 

[clapham_gull]

It was all that "Elf and Safety" bullshit that so many people laughed along to that created the mood where dodgy politicians and dodgy management companies could feel empowered not to bother about people's lives any more

Political correctness gone mad.

 

[Titanic]

"The £5m Grenfell Tower Residents' Discretionary Fund, announced by Mrs May, includes the aim to rehouse residents within three weeks as close to where they lived before as possible, to pay for temporary housing in the meantime and to provide extra financial assistance.
During her meeting with survivors, the PM also said they would be consulted on the terms of the public inquiry announced on Thursday and receive state funding for legal representation.
Mrs May said: "Everyone affected by this tragedy needs reassurance that the government is there for them at this terrible time - and that is what I am determined to provide."

 

[Sussex Nomad]

A political philosophy based on the ability to fix someone else's boiler is an interesting one.

I'd guess you'd call yourself a Corgi-nista.

Haha! I'd call myself a fixer of the house I live in

 

[:J)]

I'd sort it out myself. And have done. Although not 'killer'.

How on earth would you 'sort it out' yourself, if you lived in a block the size of Grenfell? The tenants' efforts to raise concerns about safety fell on deaf ears.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

How on earth would you 'sort it out' yourself, if you lived in a block the size of Grenfell? The tenants' efforts to raise concerns about safety fell on deaf ears.

I've lived in flats, not so high rise, and I really understand the feeling of hopelessness if you have a fully passed flat. I am a little belligerent on the responsible for yourselves and apologise. I remember many a night going to bed wondering if a fire might start. elsewhere. Unfortunately we only learn lessons when the horse has bolted and people lose their lives. Sprinklers will become law. But then we wait on the next tragedy, Kings Cross, Greenfell, etc. It will, sadly, always happen.

 

[Mackenzie]

"The £5m Grenfell Tower Residents' Discretionary Fund, announced by Mrs May, includes the aim to rehouse residents within three weeks as close to where they lived before as possible, to pay for temporary housing in the meantime and to provide extra financial assistance.
During her meeting with survivors, the PM also said they would be consulted on the terms of the public inquiry announced on Thursday and receive state funding for legal representation.
Mrs May said: "Everyone affected by this tragedy needs reassurance that the government is there for them at this terrible time - and that is what I am determined to provide."

You can understand the anger, three days those people have been waiting for some sort of announcement in authority. Listening to Teresa May being interviewed, she still doesn't sound like she has an empathetic bone in her body.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

You can understand the anger, three days those people have been waiting for some sort of announcement in authority. Listening to Teresa May being interviewed, she still doesn't sound like she has an empathetic bone in her body.

May is f*cking useless, I think we have all learnt that.

 

[British Bulldog]

You can understand the anger, three days those people have been waiting for some sort of announcement in authority. Listening to Teresa May being interviewed, she still doesn't sound like she has an empathetic bone in her body.

Awful horrible woman

 

[Titanic]

You can understand the anger, three days those people have been waiting for some sort of announcement in authority. Listening to Teresa May being interviewed, she still doesn't sound like she has an empathetic bone in her body.

You seem to hear what you want to hear.

 

[Titanic]

Prime Minister Theresa May today promised a comprehensive package of support for victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

During a meeting with survivors of the fire, she announced a £5 million fund would be made available to pay for emergency supplies, food, clothes and other costs.

The proposals followed a visit by the Prime Minister to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where people who had escaped the blaze said they had been left with no possessions or money.

The PM then chaired a meeting of a cross-Whitehall group of senior ministers and officials to agree a full range of help, which she set out to a group of residents, victims, volunteers and community leaders during a visit to the Clement James Centre near Grenfell Tower.

The package includes:

* a commitment that victims who lost their homes in the disaster must be rehoused at the earliest possible opportunity and that we should aim to do this within 3 weeks at the latest

* a guarantee to rehouse people as close as practically possible to where they previously lived, meaning they can continue to access the same public services, such as their local school or local GP – this rehousing would be in the same borough and, if not, a neighbouring borough

* until people are rehoused, the cost of temporary accommodation will be met on their behalf

*the government will also provide any necessary financial assistance to families who have been rehoused so children and their parents do not incur any extra costs in travelling to their local school
the new £5 million Grenfell Tower Residents’ Discretionary Fund, made immediately available and given to the local authority to distribute – this could be used to cover loss of possessions, funerals and emergency supplies

* confirmation the Treasury will work with banks to ensure that those affected by the disaster who lost possessions like bank cards still have access to their accounts

*the Department for Work and Pensions are working with local job centres to ensure that those affected have access to the benefits and pensions they would normally receive

The Prime Minister also gave reassurance to the victims of the fire that they will be consulted on the terms of reference for the upcoming Public Inquiry. This will allow them to help shape the scope of the Inquiry so they can get the answers they are seeking.

The victims and their families will receive state funding for legal representation at the Public Inquiry.

In addition, the PM announced significant central government support to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

It includes sending in a team of experienced central government civil servants from the Department for Communities and Local Government, which has been embedded into the local council to assist with efforts.

The Bellwin scheme has also been activated – meaning that any immediate and uninsurable extra costs incurred by the council in the aftermath of the disaster will be met by the government.

To reassure people living in similar buildings that they are safe in their homes, the PM announced the government is:

* checking at speed with local authorities whether all high-rise buildings in their area have complied with recent fire orders, where work has been deemed required following an inspection

* identifying all high-rise buildings owned or managed by Housing Associations or Local Authorities and conducting a fire safety review of all buildings similar to Grenfell Tower – the government will also work with the devolved administrations on this issue

Prime Minister Theresa May said:

“The individual stories I heard this morning at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital were horrific. I spoke with people who ran from the fire in only the clothes they were wearing.

“They have been left with nothing – no bank cards, no money, no means of caring for their children or relatives. One woman told me she had escaped in only her top and underwear.

“The package of support I’m announcing today is to give the victims the immediate support they need to care for themselves and for loved ones. We will continue to look at what more needs to be done.

“Everyone affected by this tragedy needs reassurance that the Government is there for them at this terrible time - and that is what I am determined to provide.”

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/support-for-victims-of-the-grenfell-tower-disaster

 

[Ernest]

Terrible interview by May , still trying to deflect blame and evade answering questions

 

[Sussex Nomad]

This has totally broken my heart... https://www.facebook.com/Wereallylikeanimals1/photos/a.678794385593305.1073741828.678462955626448/717427341730009/?type=3&theater

 

[Mackenzie]

Terrible interview by May , still trying to deflect blame and evade answering questions

That's how it sounded to me too, but as someone stated I guess we hear what we want to hear.

The residents/protesters don't seem to think much of her and the councils efforts either.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

nope, not interested

Thought not. Enjoy the link.

 

[portlock seagull]

I then heard the Skynews bloke use the same word.

Yep, I'd be steering clear of words like engulf, inflame, roar, burned-out etc if I were him!