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Narjas Zatat
Nov 06, 2019

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Jacob Rees-Mogg has apologised for claiming Grenfell fire victims did not use "common sense" when there was a fire to leave the building.
His comments drew intense backlash from people online; and Labour is calling for his resignation whilst musician Stormzy called him a "piece of s**t."
The leader of the House of Commons delivered a statement to the Evening Standard in which he said:
I profoundly apologise.Â
What I meant to say is that I would have also listened to the fire brigade's advice to stay and wait at the time.Â
However, with what we know now and with hindsight I wouldn't, and I don't think anyone else would.Â
I would hate to upset the people of Grenfell if I was unclear in my comments. With hindsight and after reading the report no one would follow that advise. That is the great tragedy.
People don't think Rees-Mogg's apology is enough
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Labour MP for Tottenham David Lammy is leading the charge calling for his resignation
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People want JRM to be held accountable for his comments
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And Stormzy continued his scathing take-down of Rees-Mogg
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