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Sep 2024
38m 37s

Grenfell: the lies and greed exposed

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After seven long years, the inquiry into a fire in a London tower block that left 72 people dead has concluded. But is justice for the victims – and survivors – any closer?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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