Reform’s Simon Dudley urged to apologise to Grenfell families after saying ‘everyone dies’
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Reform UK's housing spokesperson, Simon Dudley, is facing criticism and calls for an apology after making controversial remarks about the Grenfell Tower fire during an interview with Inside Housing magazine. Dudley stated that while the fire was a tragedy, "everyone dies in the end," and suggested building safety regulations introduced after the fire are hindering housebuilding. Grenfell families and Housing Secretary Steve Reed have condemned Dudley's comments, with Reed calling for his resignation. The Grenfell Next of Kin group refuted Dudley's statement, emphasizing the gross negligence involved in the deaths of their relatives. Reform UK defended Dudley, arguing that overregulation is stifling housebuilding, but reiterated that homes must be built safely.
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AI-ExtractedDudley joined Reform UK in February.
Dudley described building safety regulations introduced after Grenfell as 'not working'.
Grenfell Next of Kin group called Dudley's comments gross negligent manslaughter.
Steve Reed called on Simon Dudley to resign.
Simon Dudley said 'everyone dies in the end' in relation to the Grenfell tragedy.
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