Latimer Road tube station could renamed after Grenfell Tower, says Sadiq Khan.

Survivors' group Grenfell United made the proposal which the Mayor of London is putting forward to the local community as soon as possible. Latimer Road tube is the nearest station to the tower block.

'I've agreed to make sure that we start consultation as soon as possible to rename this station as a fitting tribute,' Sadiq Khan told LBC. 'It's really important that we remember the awful fire, but also those fantastic residents that campaigned so hard since the fire to make sure that justice is done.'

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If the idea is passed by the local community, Transport for London then need to approve it. The future of the site will be decided by local residents, and the BBC reports survivors would be able to block any plans to redevelop Grenfell for new housing.

'We hope working together to create a fitting memorial will be part of a healing process for everyone affected,' said Grenfell United chair Shahin Sadafi, adding that finding a fitting memorial has 'been a major source of anxiety... because it is the final resting place of the loved ones we lost.'

The death toll of the 14th June fire stands at 71.

From: AR Revista