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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Priti Patel rejects plan to prevent repeat of Grenfell tragedy in favour of ‘stay put’ advice

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Priti Patel has rejected key recommendations to prevent a repeat of the Grenfell tragedy, sticking with “stay put” advice in tall buildings instead.

The inquiry into the deadly fire called for new legal requirements on building owners to have evacuation plans, in particular of disabled residents – something the Home Office was expected to accept.

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