Latest: Council leader steps down after criticism of his response to Grenfell Tower disaster

Latest: Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council leader Nicholas Paget-Brown has said he is stepping down following criticism of the response to the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Latest: Council leader steps down after criticism of his response to Grenfell Tower disaster
Fri, 30 Jun, 2017 - 11:03

Update 5.31pm: Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council leader Nicholas Paget-Brown has said he is stepping down following criticism of the response to the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Nicholas Paget-Brown said he had to accept responsibility for "perceived failings" by Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council after the tragedy which claimed at least 80 lives.

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