The family of Awaab Ishak - who died aged two after prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his home - have reacted to the news housing association boss Gareth Swarbrick has been 'removed' from his role, saying the fact he was sacked instead of resigning 'speaks volumes' to them.
They said they found it 'wholly unacceptable' the board of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing had 'expressed confidence' in its now ousted chief executive just 48 hours earlier.
In a statement at a vigil held for Awaab today in Rochdale, the family thanked the public for their support, saying it had 'kept them strong'. And they called for support for the Manchester Evening News' campaign for Awaab's Law - signatories on our petition have now reached almost 70,000. You can sign it here
