Scared And Abandoned

Families face bankruptcy as house builder refuses to replace Grenfell style cladding on their new homes

- John Siddle

More than 400 families face ruin to remove Grenfell-style cladding – as the boss of the firm which built their homes pockets millions.

It could cost them £13million – more than £31,000 each – to pay for repairs.

Meanwhile, homebuilders Barratts posted profits of £1.6billon in the past two years and chief executive David Thomas has taken home £7.6million in pay and perks since 2017.

The 418 families at Royal Artillery Quays in Woolwich, South East London, fear bankruptcy if forced to pay – while living in unsaleable and potentially deadly apartments.