Statement: Grenfell
Responding to the Grenfell phase 2 inquiry report, Scottish Greens Justice spokesperson Maggie Chapman MSP said:
“This is a sobering report which shows what we all knew, the UK Government has failed in its basic duty of care and has put the interests of corporations ahead of the lives of people tragically killed in this disaster.
“Justice for those who lost their lives has not been delivered. The calculated dishonesty and greed shown by corporations and governments has cost 54 adults and 18 children their lives.
“This tragedy has highlighted exactly why here in Scotland and across the UK we need regulations that genuinely keep people safe in high-rise buildings.
"The reality is that the risks of cladding were known as far back as the 1990s, particularly following the tragic Irvine tower block fire in 1999. Far too little has been done since then. We cannot have another tragedy before we make the changes that are so vital."