‘Yo, Theresa May where’s the money for Grenfell?’: British artist Stormzy calls out PM on live TV for deadly blaze
Eight months after the fire that killed 71, the government continues to face criticism that it failed the victims and their families
The fire burned for hours, ripping through a 24-storey block of flats in one of London’s richest boroughs.
Video footage showed desperate residents banging on windows and begging for help. Children disappeared behind clouds of smoke, never to be seen again. Inside Grenfell Tower, residents were presented with few options: Stay, flee, or jump. At least 71 people died that night last June. Many believe the death toll to be much higher.
Eight months later, the British government continues to face criticism that it failed the victims and their families – both before the deadly blaze and since.
Performing live on stage at the 2018 Brit Awards, the Britain’s biggest music awards show, south London musician Stormzy openly criticised Prime Minister Theresa May.
May had pledged US$6 million to help victims’ families. But many blame her ruling Conservative Party for years of cuts that they say contributed to the disaster.
