Rayner consults trauma specialists before Grenfell demolition announcement

Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, consulted NHS trauma specialists before informing Grenfell Tower survivors and bereaved families about the decision to demolish the building. This follows a private meeting where many expressed shock and upset over the announcement. Rayner acknowledged the difficulty of the meeting and the lack of consensus among the community regarding the tower's future. She emphasized the importance of delivering the news sensitively, despite knowing it would be traumatic for those affected. She expressed anger over media leaks about the decision before families were informed. Rayner reiterated her commitment to support those impacted by the 2017 fire, which resulted in 72 deaths, and mentioned plans for a memorial at the site.