Ex-director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting leaves council housing role after backlash
Laura Johnson, a former housing director who oversaw cost-cutting measures at Grenfell Tower, has left her new role at the Barnet Group following public backlash. Survivors and bereaved families had strongly criticized her appointment due to her involvement in the decisions that led to the use of combustible cladding.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing accountability and sensitivity surrounding the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the impact of past administrative decisions on public trust.
The Grenfell Tower memorial wall. Police have asked prosecutors to consider charges including manslaughter and fraud against 54 individuals, and 20 companies and organisations. Photograph: Ben Bauer/PA The Grenfell Tower memorial wall. Police have asked prosecutors to consider charges including manslaughter and fraud against 54 individuals, and 20 companies and organisations. Photograph: Ben Bauer/PA Grenfell Tower fire Ex-director who oversaw Grenfell cost-cutting leaves council housing role after backlash Survivors had criticised ‘outrageous’ appointment of Laura Johnson to £150,000 job with Barnet Group
Prefer the Guardian on Google A housing director who oversaw cost cutting at Grenfell Tower before the fatal fire has left a £150,000-a-year senior council housing role after a backlash from bereaved families and survivors.
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