There are still 328 high-rise residential public buildings yet to see the replacement of cladding similar to the unsafe type that helped spread the fire at Grenfell
"As things stand, we risk sleepwalking into another catastrophic loss of life. We demand urgent action from government to ensure that the events of Grenfell Tower can never happen again."Even two years after the fire, many survivors have been unable to move on: more than a dozen families are still in temporary accommodation, 1,618 adults have been treated for mental health issues related to the tragedy, as have 398 children.
The first of the two stages ended in December and police said in March that no charges are likely to be brought in their criminal investigation until after the final report is produced.To mark the anniversary, there will be a memorial service at nearby St Helen's Church before white doves are released and a private gathering is held by the tower for survivors to lay wreaths.
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