Reading various articles, research, the initial reports on the findings of the first phase of the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire brings to mind the Bob Dylan song ‘Who Killed Davey Moore?’

In it, Dylan recounts the death of the featherweight boxing champion in a fight in New York in 1963. He asks whether it was the referee, the spectators, the promoter, the gamblers or Moore’s opponent who were responsible. In fact, they are all guilty of something, to a greater or lesser extent – but none is willing to accept any blame.

When tragedy strikes, we want desperately to identify the villains. Partly because it bring closure, but also – because just like the fans who watched Dylan’s boxer die – it alleviates us of any sense of responsibility ourselves. (New Statesman, 2017)

The search for villains also helps us to understand. It is easy to grasp the role of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) in the Grenfell Tower fire of 2017. Firefighters put out fires. They are the heroes who live among us. So when it turns out they might be at fault, it’s a narrative we can all comprehend. It is no surprise, therefore, that the fire service has been the focus of the coverage in the run up to the publication of phase one of Martin Moore-Bick’s report. (New Statesman, 2017; The Spectator, 2017; The Guardian, 2017)

In this final episode tot he series, we aim to bring our own plenary to what has been uncovered and discussed about over the last two years. From this we draw our own verdict. 

The reason for our Grenfell series was clear and simple. This should not be brushed under the carpet and be another Hillsborough. 

We trust you have found our attempt a revelation and and inspiration to not let this disappear.