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Sep 2021
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167 Closing Statements

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“Truly a case of donkeys led by donkeys”. This was how a lawyer for a group of the bereaved, survivors and residents described lead contractor Rydon, the firm of architects Studio E and specialist cladding contractor, Harley Facades. Core participants submitted closing statements, marking the end of the first two sections of Phase 2 of the inquiry which heard evidence about the refurbishment of the tower which put combustible materials on the external walls of the tower.

Producer / Presenter: Kate Lamble Producer: Sharon Hemans Researcher: May Cameron Studio Mix: Graham Puddifoot

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