Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Starmer's Grenfell apology The mood in the Commons was sombre on Wednesday as Sir Keir Starmer responded to Sir Martin Moore-Bick's report into the Grenfell tragedy.  The prime minister repeated Sir Martin's conclusion that "the simple truth is that the deaths that occurred were all avoidable".  And Sir Keir reached out to survivors, bereaved families and others affected by the fire, apologising on behalf of the British state.  The PM promised a "generational shift in the safety and quality of housing for everyone in this country".  And he promised: "In the memory of Grenfell, we will change our country." Written by Archie Mitchell Quiz question Who is the most recent prime minister to not have gone to university? Answer at the bottom of today's email Support The Independent At The Independent, nobody tells us what to think; we make up our own mind and aren't afraid to do things differently. Like our readers, we value honesty and integrity above outside influences.   With your support, we challenge the status quo, uncover crucial stories, and amplify unheard voices. If you like what we do, do take out a subscription and help support the best quality online-only journalism.  SUBSCRIBE: 1 MONTH FOR FREE   SUBSCRIBE: 1 MONTH FOR FREE  Daily briefing 'We must all acknowledge the part we played': Ex-PM Theresa May says Theresa May and Keir Starmer have led reactions from politicians to the damning report into the Grenfell Tower tragedy Labour piles £15m into deportation deals for small boat migrants in 11 countries The Home Office is looking for charities and non-profit organisations to support migrants with reintegration Starmer feels heat from US over partial arms ban as Netanyahu blasts 'shameful' decision Biden aide says US will continue to 'support Israel's defensive capabilities' What else you need to know today Sir Keir Starmer repeatedly referred to Rishi Sunak as prime minister at PMQs, in a sign the Labour leader is yet to fully embrace life on the other side of the Commons Nadhim Zahawi was facing a growing backlash after sharing a photograph on X of a homeless person sleeping on the pavement in Mayfair Sir Keir Starmer said it was great that Oasis are back together, but criticised the 'depressing' ticket price hike for their reunion tour  The Independent View David Lammy's token gesture will hardly advance the prospects for peace Politics explained Civil service chief weighs in on Labour's £22bn 'black hole' – who is right?  Tories are angry at being blamed for the state of the public finances but civil servants have rebuffed their complaints, as Sean O'Grady explains...   Read more MOST COMMENTED I'm proud that I'm not proud to be British Tomorrow inside the Westminster bubble What to look out for on Thursday The Commons sits from 9.30am for business and trade questions. After Lucy Powell, the leader of the Commons, sets out the parliamentary business for next week, and any urgent questions and other ministerial statements, Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, will introduce the Great British Energy Bill.  Nick Thomas Symonds, minister for the Cabinet Office, will introduce the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill which will remove the right of hereditary peers to sit and vote in the Lords. Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, will visit Vilnius, Lithuania, for the annual meeting of all 46 justice ministers of the Council of Europe.  QUOTATION OF THE DAY "The simple truth is that the deaths that occurred were all avoidable and that those who lived in the tower were badly failed."   Grenfell Tower Inquiry chairman Sir Martin Moore-Bick Quiz answer: John Major The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's View From Westminster newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's View From Westminster newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy