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After Grenfell: Violence, Resistance, and Response

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On June 14, 2017, a fire broke out in the Grenfell Tower, a 24-storey residential building in North Kensington, London. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the entire building and killing 72 people. It was the deadliest fire in the United Kingdom since the Second World War.

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The Grenfell Tower fire was a preventable tragedy. It was caused by a faulty refrigerator, which ignited cladding that had been installed on the building as part of a refurbishment project. The cladding was highly flammable and did not meet building regulations. It allowed the fire to spread rapidly and uncontrollably.

The Grenfell Tower fire exposed the deep inequalities that exist in the UK. The victims of the fire were predominantly working-class and immigrant families. They had been living in a building that was not fit for purpose and had been neglected by the authorities.

The Grenfell Tower fire sparked a wave of anger and outrage across the UK. People were angry that the government had failed to protect the victims of the fire. They were also angry that the government had allowed the housing crisis to get so out of control.

In the wake of the fire, communities across the UK came together to demand justice and change. There were protests and demonstrations, and people demanded that the government take action to address the housing crisis and to make sure that a tragedy like Grenfell Tower never happened again.

The government has since announced a number of reforms to the housing sector. However, these reforms have been criticized by some for not going far enough. The housing crisis remains a major issue in the UK, and there is still much work to be done to ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable housing.

Violence

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, there was a number of violent incidents. These incidents included arson attacks on other tower blocks, and attacks on firefighters and police officers.

The violence was a reflection of the anger and frustration that people felt in the aftermath of the fire. People were angry that the government had failed to protect the victims of the fire, and they were angry that the government had allowed the housing crisis to get so out of control.

The violence was also a way for people to express their grief and loss. Many of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire were their friends and family members. The violence was a way for people to vent their anger and frustration, and to show their solidarity with the victims of the fire.

Resistance

In addition to the violence, there was also a great deal of resistance in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. This resistance took many forms, including protests, demonstrations, and occupations.

The resistance was a way for people to demand justice and change. People were demanding that the government take action to address the housing crisis, and to make sure that a tragedy like Grenfell Tower never happened again.

The resistance was also a way for people to show their solidarity with the victims of the fire. People were demanding that the government remember the victims of the fire, and that they take action to prevent future tragedies.

Response

The government has responded to the Grenfell Tower fire with a number of reforms to the housing sector. These reforms include increasing funding for social housing, and introducing new regulations on the use of cladding on tower blocks.

However, these reforms have been criticized by some for not going far enough. The housing crisis remains a major issue in the UK, and there is still much work to be done to ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable housing.

The Grenfell Tower fire was a tragedy that exposed the deep inequalities that exist in the UK. The government has made some progress in addressing the housing crisis, but there is still much work to be done. The resistance movement that emerged in the wake of the fire will continue to fight for justice and change until everyone has access to safe and affordable housing.

After Grenfell: Violence, Resistance and Response

by Colin Seymour-Ure

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