A RALLY in solidarity with the victims of the Grenfell fire tragedy is to be held in Derry this evening.
The rally, which is being organised by People Before Profit, will be held at 6 pm in Guildhall Square.
To date 17 people have been confirmed dead in the blaze which swept through the 24-storey tower block in Kensington, west London.
However, around 76 people are reported missing, many of whom are believed to have perished in the blaze which swept through the building.
A People Before Profit spokesperson said: “Reports have suggest that cladding led to the rapid fire, this cladding was installed in order to improve the appearance of the tower block for the sake of the rich living in luxury flats in the area.
“Residents complained for years about the state of the tower blocks, and that they saw this coming, while other reports reveal that Theresa May’s chief of staff ‘sat on’ reports warning that high rise tower blocks like Grenfell are at high risk of fire.
“Since 2010, more than 10,000 firefighters have been axed, dozens of fire stations have closed, fire engines have been scrapped and levels of emergency rescue equipment has been slashed.
“In London, 10 fire stations have been closed, 27 fire engines axed and more than 600 firefighter posts have been cut. The Tories have plans to continue to attack our Fire Service. Firefighters here in the North are also under attack.
“While we all might feel helpless and heart sore at the images and reports coming from London. It is important we stand and be counted, that we show the state it will not get away with murder:
“We will defend our class and our Fire Fighters in the North and in London.
“Cuts cost lives!”
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