Adele calls for “truth, justice and change” on fifth anniversary of Grenfell Tower fire
nme.comAdele has shared a new message of support for the survivors and bereaved families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire to mark the fifth anniversary of the tragedy.Yesterday (June 14) marked five years since the 2017 blaze at the high-rise which killed 72 people in North Kensington, west London.Writing on Twitter last night, Adele – who visited Grenfell in the hours following the fire in 2017 to comfort residents and those affected, and has subsequently paid tribute to the victims on numerous occasions – shared a post from Grenfell United, who represent the survivors and bereaved families of the fire.“For five years we’ve had to endure a justice system that protects the powerful,” Grenfell United’s statement read. “A system that prevents justice.
While this system exists, we face the same unachievable battle as the many before us.“From Aberfan, to Hillsborough, justice has been denied & #Grenfell is no different.”I stand with the Grenfell families.
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