"Simon Dudley described the Grenfell Tower fire as a tragedy but added that everyone dies in the end, which sparked outrage from Grenfell families and others."
"Dudley criticized the building safety regulations introduced after the 2017 Grenfell tragedy, labeling them as regulation which is not working."
"Keir Starmer called on Nigel Farage to sack Dudley, emphasizing the need for accountability in light of his deeply shocking comments."
"Farage announced Dudley's removal during a press conference, stating that such comments were unacceptable and led to his departure from the party."
Reform UK's housing spokesperson was dismissed after making insensitive remarks about the Grenfell Tower fire, stating that everyone dies in the end. Keir Starmer urged Nigel Farage to remove Simon Dudley, a former head of Homes England, following backlash from Grenfell families. Dudley had criticized building safety regulations established post-Grenfell as ineffective. Farage confirmed Dudley's removal during a press conference, marking him as the second Reform figure to be ousted for controversial statements in recent weeks.
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