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For the Grenfell Inquiry to deliver truth and justice, Grenfell residents must have full confidence in it – Richard Burgon

Richard Burgon, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, commenting on Theresa May’s refusal to create a Grenfell Inquiry panel as requested earlier today by survivors and their bereaved families in a petition handed in at Downing Street, said:

“For the Grenfell Inquiry to deliver truth and justice, Grenfell residents must have full confidence in it. To tackle the obvious current lack of trust, Theresa May should use her powers under the Inquiries Act to deliver a diverse Inquiry panel as demanded by the survivors and bereaved families. This would ensure that the Inquiry reflects the range of backgrounds and experiences of those affected by the Grenfell fire. Theresa May needs to take responsibility for this decision and stop passing the buck.” 

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Labour •

Better animal welfare

THE GOVERNMENT HAS PUBLISHED A DRAFT BILL TO STRENGTHEN ANIMAL WELFARE

The Government has published a draft bill which would increase the maximum prison sentence for animal cruelty tenfold, from six months to five years, in England and Wales. The draft bill also sets out that the government “must have regard to the welfare needs of animals as sentient beings in formulating and implementing government policy”. Subject to consultation on the draft bill, the government will legislate to deliver both aims.
The plans underline the government’s commitment to raising animal welfare standards, ensuring there will be enhanced protections for animals as we leave the EU.

Many constituents will be pleased that we will strengthen protections for animals.

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John Redwood MP •