British PM Apologizes for Grenfell Tower Fire Tragedy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a formal apology on behalf of the state for the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that claimed 72 lives. The apology followed the release of a public inquiry report, acknowledging the state's failure to protect the victims and their families.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday extended a formal apology on behalf of the state to the victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which resulted in the death of 72 individuals.

Starmer addressed parliament and expressed remorse following the public release of an inquiry report into the catastrophic blaze. He emphasized the failure of the country to fulfill its fundamental responsibility of protecting its citizens.

Starmer stated, "It should never have happened. The country failed to discharge its most fundamental duty: to protect you and your loved ones, the people that we are here to serve, and I am deeply sorry."

(With inputs from agencies.)