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| Grenfell Tower management to be removed - Theresa May | Grenfell Tower management to be removed - Theresa May |
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| The organisation that manages Grenfell Tower is to be stripped of responsibility for the west London estate it is part of, the PM has said. | The organisation that manages Grenfell Tower is to be stripped of responsibility for the west London estate it is part of, the PM has said. |
| Theresa May said she had a "respectful" meeting with survivors of the fire, which left at least 80 dead. | Theresa May said she had a "respectful" meeting with survivors of the fire, which left at least 80 dead. |
| She said residents were "pleased" to hear the tenant management organisation was being stripped of its powers. | She said residents were "pleased" to hear the tenant management organisation was being stripped of its powers. |
| Meanwhile, council leaders have said nine permanent accommodation offers have now been accepted by survivors. | Meanwhile, council leaders have said nine permanent accommodation offers have now been accepted by survivors. |
| Kensington and Chelsea Council said one household had moved into a new home, but more than 180 remain in hotels and temporary accommodation. | Kensington and Chelsea Council said one household had moved into a new home, but more than 180 remain in hotels and temporary accommodation. |
| Mrs May held a private meeting with about 60 or 70 residents on Tuesday, before speaking to the leader of the council to pass on the concerns raised. | Mrs May held a private meeting with about 60 or 70 residents on Tuesday, before speaking to the leader of the council to pass on the concerns raised. |
| Speaking to the BBC, she said residents were concerned about Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (TMO), which was responsible for Grenfell Tower and the surrounding area. | Speaking to the BBC, she said residents were concerned about Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (TMO), which was responsible for Grenfell Tower and the surrounding area. |
| "I was pleased that I was able to tell them... that the tenant management organisation will no longer have responsibility for the Lancaster West housing estate." | "I was pleased that I was able to tell them... that the tenant management organisation will no longer have responsibility for the Lancaster West housing estate." |
| She added: "People were pleased to hear that." | She added: "People were pleased to hear that." |
| The TMO, which was established in 1996 to manage almost 10,000 properties in the borough, has been heavily criticised by residents following the fire. | The TMO, which was established in 1996 to manage almost 10,000 properties in the borough, has been heavily criticised by residents following the fire. |
| 'Ongoing challenges' | 'Ongoing challenges' |
| Mrs May said she was also asked about emergency funds, including charitable donations, reaching survivors. | |
| "Obviously, the Charities Commission and others have been involved in ensuring that that is happening," she added. | |
| Downing Street said the prime minister attended the meeting "at the invitation of the residents" and also discussed support for bereaved families and plans for the Grenfell inquiry. | Downing Street said the prime minister attended the meeting "at the invitation of the residents" and also discussed support for bereaved families and plans for the Grenfell inquiry. |
| She told residents the council had not responded quickly enough after the fire and they, in turn, told her about the "ongoing challenges they face", the statement said. | She told residents the council had not responded quickly enough after the fire and they, in turn, told her about the "ongoing challenges they face", the statement said. |
| It comes after Mrs May faced criticism for initially failing to meet survivors when she visited the scene after the tragedy. She was also booed during a later visit. | It comes after Mrs May faced criticism for initially failing to meet survivors when she visited the scene after the tragedy. She was also booed during a later visit. |
| The leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council, Elizabeth Campbell, she would consider "all options" for future management of the estate. | The leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council, Elizabeth Campbell, she would consider "all options" for future management of the estate. |
| She said there was "no future role" for the TMO in the Lancaster West estate and residents would be consulted about a replacement. | |
| Cllr Campbell also vowed the council would spend "every penny" of its reserves on rehousing victims - and £76m would be made available on Thursday. | |
| "We've built up reserves and we built them up in case of emergencies, and this is an emergency. And we will spend that," she said. | "We've built up reserves and we built them up in case of emergencies, and this is an emergency. And we will spend that," she said. |
| "That's right that we should do it - these are our neighbours. If you don't spend money on your neighbours in an emergency, then when do you spend it?" | "That's right that we should do it - these are our neighbours. If you don't spend money on your neighbours in an emergency, then when do you spend it?" |
| She said victims still living in temporary accommodation would be rehoused as soon as possible, but it would be done according to "their need, not speed". | She said victims still living in temporary accommodation would be rehoused as soon as possible, but it would be done according to "their need, not speed". |
| 'Proud and humble' | 'Proud and humble' |
| Meanwhile, Ernie Vital, 50, is the latest victim of the fire to be formally identified. | Meanwhile, Ernie Vital, 50, is the latest victim of the fire to be formally identified. |
| It brings the total to 54 so far, including baby Logan Gomes, who was stillborn in hospital after the blaze. | It brings the total to 54 so far, including baby Logan Gomes, who was stillborn in hospital after the blaze. |
| Mr Vital was described by his family as a "kind, sensitive and caring" son. | Mr Vital was described by his family as a "kind, sensitive and caring" son. |
| "He was a creative individual who pursued a creative life," the statement read. | "He was a creative individual who pursued a creative life," the statement read. |
| "He was a proud, humble, mature and independent man. He was a loyal son and a law-abiding citizen who maintained good relationships with all those he met in society." | "He was a proud, humble, mature and independent man. He was a loyal son and a law-abiding citizen who maintained good relationships with all those he met in society." |
| Mr Vital, who worked in the catering industry, died alongside his mother, Marjorie Vital, with whom he lived on the 16th floor. She was confirmed dead at an inquest in July. | Mr Vital, who worked in the catering industry, died alongside his mother, Marjorie Vital, with whom he lived on the 16th floor. She was confirmed dead at an inquest in July. |
| His "pursuit of happiness has been abruptly and dramatically stopped by the Grenfell Tower tragedy" and his family and friends "will miss him dearly", the statement added. | His "pursuit of happiness has been abruptly and dramatically stopped by the Grenfell Tower tragedy" and his family and friends "will miss him dearly", the statement added. |
| Inquests into four more victims of the tragedy are due to be opened at Westminster Coroner's Court later. | Inquests into four more victims of the tragedy are due to be opened at Westminster Coroner's Court later. |
| Iranian-born sisters Sakineh and Fatemeh Afrasiabi lived on the 18th floor, having moved to the UK in 1997. | Iranian-born sisters Sakineh and Fatemeh Afrasiabi lived on the 18th floor, having moved to the UK in 1997. |
| Sakineh, 65, was disabled and was only able to move with the help of a walking stick, while Fatemeh suffered acute arthritis, according to her daughter, Aklani. | Sakineh, 65, was disabled and was only able to move with the help of a walking stick, while Fatemeh suffered acute arthritis, according to her daughter, Aklani. |
| Inquests will also begin into the deaths of Mariem Elgwahry, 27, and 45-year-old Deborah Lamprell. | Inquests will also begin into the deaths of Mariem Elgwahry, 27, and 45-year-old Deborah Lamprell. |