London's Grenfell Tower -- scene of Britain's worst residential fire since World War II -- is set to be demolished seven years after 72 people died in a blaze there, survivors and families of victims said Thursday.

London's Grenfell Tower, which was engulfed in flames more than seven years ago in a disaster that killed 72 people, will be demolished, campaigners representing bereaved families and survivors said on Thursday.

Angela Rayner has been accused of ignoring bereaved families after it was announced that the Grenfell Tower will be demolished nearly eight years on from the disaster. The Deputy Prime Minister i s understood to have met with survivors and relatives of the 72 people who died, on Wednesday evening.