Grenfell Tower investigation live – Final report on tragic block fire published today, relatives demand justice

The long-awaited report on the tragic Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 72 people, is due to be published today.

The investigation's final report will present findings on how the west London high-rise building came to be in a condition that allowed flames to spread so quickly in the 2017 fire.

The families of those killed stressed that it must be a “groundbreaking report” that calls for far-reaching changes after a “spider web of blame” was spun during the hearings.

The phase one report, published in October 2019, concluded that the tower's cladding did not comply with building regulations and was the main reason for the rapid and “deeply shocking” spread of the fire.

Inquiry chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick and his two committee members are expected to set out their detailed findings regarding the actions of companies in the construction industry, local authorities, the London Fire Brigade and the Government.

The report's findings could increase pressure on police and prosecutors to make progress in bringing people to justice – something many bereaved families and survivors say is essential for justice to be done.

The Grenfell tragedy and the fight for justice – in pictures

06:30 , Tom Watling

Below we have compiled some images from the past seven years, since the Grenfell Tower fire that claimed 72 lives.

Since then, residents and relatives have been fighting for justice because, in their opinion, profit is more important than people.

Aunt of Grenfell victim: Final report must be “milestone”

06:15 , Tom Watling

Sandra Ruiz, whose 12-year-old niece Jessica Urbano Ramirez died in the fire, said this latest publication must be a “groundbreaking report” that triggers “cultural, institutional and legislative change.”

She said there was “some concern” that the report “may not cover everything we hoped it would,” but that given the “powerful” messages of the first report, there was “a lot of hope.”

The report must lead to a “sea change” in the way organisations, governments and local authorities are led and managed, she said, “because we have seen all too often” how people have “completely bypassed their area of ​​responsibility”.

She added: “We cannot allow this to happen. Unfortunately, the governance of this country is broken at the moment. This report must change that.”

Good morning

06:00 , Tom Watling

Good morning

Here we report on the final report of the lengthy investigation into the fire in Grenfell Tower.