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

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

The final report of the investigation will present findings on how the west London high-rise building came to be in the condition that allowed the flames to spread so quickly seven years ago.

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 now 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 faster progress in bringing people to justice – something many bereaved families and survivors say is essential for justice to be done.