Grenfell survivors demand a new inquiry leader

Grenfell survivors demand a new inquiry leader

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Following the Grenfell fire, the new leader of Kensington Council issued an apology to the community, acknowledging past failures. Despite this, distrust in authority remains high. Criticism surrounds the appointment of the new leader, with some viewing it as insufficient change. The government faces pressure regarding the public inquiry, with calls to reconsider the appointed head. Survivors of the disaster feel let down by political leaders and now rely on each other for support.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate response of the new head of the conservative group after the Grenfell fire?

Issued an apology to the community

Resigned from the position

Blamed the previous leader

Ignored the situation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What metaphor was used to describe the selection of the new Conservative leader?

Building bridges over troubled waters

Sailing in uncharted waters

Climbing a steep mountain

Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the lawyers supporting residents urge the Prime Minister to take regarding the public inquiry?

Focus solely on the fire's immediate causes

Include more community members in the inquiry

Speed up the inquiry process

Withdraw the appointment of the inquiry head

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader aspect might the inquiry head now consider in the investigation?

The international response to the fire

The role of media coverage

The financial impact on the community

The broader causes of the fire

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the survivors of the Grenfell fire view politics after the disaster?

As a sideshow

As a solution

As a necessary evil

As a reliable support system