United in grief and anger, Grenfell families gather two years on

Amid frustration at the slow pace of justice, survivors mark anniversary of the fire with vigil and silent march

The survivors and bereaved from the Grenfell Tower disaster will gather on Friday close to the burned-out building to pray, release doves, share food and march in silence in memory of the 72 people who died following the fire on 14 June 2017.

Events marking the second anniversary will begin at St Helen’s Church, North Kensington, where Leanne Mya, a survivor who has reached the final stages of Britain’s Got Talent, will sing in front of a congregation including James Brokenshire, the housing secretary, and Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London. In the evening there will be a wreath-laying at the base of the tower, a multi-faith vigil and a silent walk culminating in a roll call of those who died.

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