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ANGRY protesters screamed "coward" and "murderer" at Theresa May as she left a church under police guard after meeting with Grenfell Tower victims.

Officers had to hold back the crowd and break up scuffles as the Prime Minister left St Clement's Church in West London this afternoon.

Theresa May was surrounded by police as she left St Clement's Church - close to Grenfell Tower today
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Theresa May was surrounded by police as she left St Clement's Church - close to Grenfell Tower todayCredit: Doug Seeburg
One man had to be held back by police as the crowed grew increasingly angry
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One man had to be held back by police as the crowed grew increasingly angryCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
A large crowd gathered outside the church, near the Grenfell Tower, as word spread the PM had visited relatives and victims of the fire
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A large crowd gathered outside the church, near the Grenfell Tower, as word spread the PM had visited relatives and victims of the fireCredit: Doug Seeburg

An angry protester shouted: “What is she doing here? She’s going back to her nice cosy home. Why has she come only on Friday? Get the f*** out.”

Other people screamed ­“murderer”, “shame on you” and “coward”.

It comes after she announced a £5 million fund for emergency supplies, food and clothing during a meeting with survivors of the disaster.

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The PM said: “I spoke with people who ran from the fire in only the clothes they were wearing. One woman told me she had escaped in only her top and underwear.

“They have been left with nothing — no bank cards, no money, no means of caring for their children or relatives.”

The aid package includes help from Treasury officials to access bank accounts and benefits.

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May earlier met with injured survivors in hospital attending church where she met with victims, residents, volunteers and community leaders close to the scene of the blaze.

There was a large police presence which had to hold back an angry crowd outside the church.

One woman wept saying it was because the Prime Minister declined to speak to anyone outside the meeting which lasted less than hour.

Police broke up a scuffle between members of the crowd as May's car drove off.

Police officers hold back angry protestors outside the church where Theresa May was visiting victims of the disaster
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Police officers hold back angry protestors outside the church where Theresa May was visiting victims of the disasterCredit: PA:Press Association
A scuffle appeared to break out between some people in the crowd and police were forced to step in
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A scuffle appeared to break out between some people in the crowd and police were forced to step inCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
People in the crowd were heard shouting at the PM as she left through a side exit
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People in the crowd were heard shouting at the PM as she left through a side exitCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Angry protesters threw their arms in the air as the Prime Minister left the church this afternoon
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Angry protesters threw their arms in the air as the Prime Minister left the church this afternoonCredit: Doug Seeburg

During the meeting, May told residents they will be asked how the public inquiry into the devastating fire should be carried out.

She also said that survivors and families of those who died in the blaze will be given state funding for legal representation at the probe.

It follows warnings the inquiry may take years to conclude and may never establish the truth of what happened.

Mrs May announced on Thursday she was ordering a judge-led inquiry to ensure the events at the 24-storey block were "properly investigated".

The Prime Minister is pictured leaving St Clement's Church in Notting Hill, where she announced plans to donate £5million to the Grenfell Tower victims
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The Prime Minister is pictured leaving St Clement's Church in Notting Hill, where she announced plans to donate £5million to the Grenfell Tower victimsCredit: Doug Seeburg
Survivors and the families of those who died in the devastating blaze will also be given state funding for legal representation at the probe, the Prime Minister told residents during a visit to a nearby church
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Survivors and the families of those who died in the devastating blaze will also be given state funding for legal representation at the probe, the Prime Minister told residents during a visit to a nearby churchCredit: Doug Seeburg
There was a heavy police presence as May left the church today
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There was a heavy police presence as May left the church todayCredit: Doug Seeburg
Police gathered around the PM as she left while other officers held back the heckling crowd
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Police gathered around the PM as she left while other officers held back the heckling crowdCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Elsewhere there was more public fury as hundreds of protesters surrounded Kensington Town Hall demanding answers.

Scores of demonstrators surged towards the building's entrance and scuffles broke out outside as organisers appealed for calm.

At least 30 people have died but the death toll is expected to rise further with more than 70 people in total still believed to be unaccounted for.

A police riot van passes the angry crowd outside St Clement's Church in West London
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A police riot van passes the angry crowd outside St Clement's Church in West LondonCredit: Doug Seeburg
May's car drives off to cries from the crowd shouting 'murderer' and 'get her out'
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May's car drives off to cries from the crowd shouting 'murderer' and 'get her out'Credit: PA:Press Association
People were gathtered outside ready to take pictures as the Prime Minister left
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People were gathtered outside ready to take pictures as the Prime Minister leftCredit: Reuters
Officers could be seen shouting at the crowd to get back as the PM left the building
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Officers could be seen shouting at the crowd to get back as the PM left the buildingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Police held back people who were left angry at the PM, who left under a heavy security presence
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Police held back people who were left angry at the PM, who left under a heavy security presenceCredit: PA:Press Association
Protesters chased Mrs May's car as she left the church, which is close to the Grenfell Tower where at least 30 people died
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Protesters chased Mrs May's car as she left the church, which is close to the Grenfell Tower where at least 30 people diedCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Lib Dem Housing Minister Andrew Stunell said it was not 'economically viable or practical' for sprinklers to be installed at all high-rise buildings back in 2011
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Former Lib Dem Housing Minister Andrew Stunell said it was not 'economically viable or practical' for sprinklers to be installed at all high-rise buildings back in 2011Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
In 2013 Eric Pickles - then Communities Secretary - said safety of high rise residents would be a 'priority'
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In 2013 Eric Pickles - then Communities Secretary - said safety of high rise residents would be a 'priority'Credit: Rex Features
In 2016 Housing Minister Gavin Barwell promised a review of fire regulations
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In 2016 Housing Minister Gavin Barwell promised a review of fire regulationsCredit: EPA

FAILURE TIMELINE

By Harry Cole, Westminster Correspondent

2000: Commons Committee publishes report warning about risk of fires spreading through external cladding systems.
July 2009: Six die as fire tears through 12-storey Lakanal House in Camberwell, South London. External cladding blamed for making the fire worse.
November 2011: Fire kills two in 17-floor block in Deptford, South London.
2011: Lib Dem Housing Minister Andrew Stunell says not “economically viable or practical” for sprinklers at all high-rise buildings.
January 2012: More than 100 evacuated from 22-storey block in Swiss Cottage, North London, as fire destroys 17th floor.
March 2013: Coroner on the Lakanal House fire urges Government to “encourage” landlords “to consider retro-fitting sprinkler systems” and warns of “spread of fire over external envelope of the building”. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles says safety of high-rise residents will be “a priority”.
2015: Exterior cladding installed at Grenfell Tower instead of more fireproof and expensive alternative.
2016: Housing Minister Gavin Barwell promises review of fire regulations.
Feb 2017: Housing Department launches survey on reviewing regulations, but no firm action.
June 14, 2017: Fire destroys Grenfell Tower.


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