UK · 18 hours ago
Grenfell cost-cutting director gets £157,000 council housing job
Survivors of the Grenfell blaze have condemned the "appalling decision" to offer a permanent, senior council housing role to Laura Johnson, the individual in charge of cost-cutting measures at Grenfell Tower. The Grenfell inquiry found she pushed for a cheaper contractor, leading to combustible panels, and slowed fire door installations. Johnson, whose duties include development and property for the Barnet Group, will earn £157,078 each year to manage 13,000 public housing units.
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