Grenfell Tower will go down—UK government confirms

A United Kingdom government official has confirmed that Grenfell Tower will be demolished.

This decision comes nearly eight years after the devastating fire that claimed the lives of 72 people.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who met with campaigners earlier this week to inform them of the decision which has been met with strong criticism from bereaved families and survivors.

The demolition is expected to take “around two years” and will be carried out “sensitively,” Sky News reports, quoting official government sources.

The development comes as campaign group Grenfell United, which represents survivors and families of the victims, accused Rayner of “ignoring” the voices of those directly affected by the tragedy, which happened in 2017.

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