18 May 2018

UK govt considers ban on Grenfell-style cladding

From Morning Report, 7:51 am on 18 May 2018

The British government says it will consult on a possbile ban on the use of flammable cladding in the wake of the Grenfell disaster that claimed more than 70 lives. A review out today concludes a ban on the cladding is not necessary. But the British housing secretary James Brokenshire says a ban will be considered. Susie Ferguson talks to our correspondent in London, Tom Symonds.