BREAKING: Awaab Ishak's family react after housing association boss Gareth Swarbrick sacked
The family of Awaab Ishak - who died aged two after prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his home - have reacted to the news housing association boss Gareth Swarbrick has been 'removed' from his role, saying the fact he was sacked instead of resigning 'speaks volumes' to them.
The family spoke as politicians also reacted to Mr Swarbrick's sacking, with the leader of Rochdale Council saying he was 'responsible for the whole organisation' and it was the 'right decision'. "The fact that RBH's Chief Executive had to be sacked as opposed to resign, for the family speaks volumes. However, they find it wholly unacceptable that the board expressed confidence in him the first place. The family still feels that much more needs to be done and a further statement will be released in due course.
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing however - which was criticised at the inquest into Awaab's death - said today it recognised his position was 'no longer tenable'. It was a tragedy that could and should have been prevented. That's why the Manchester Evening News and Shelter are campaigning for a change in the law that would compel housing associations not to allow any other child, or anyone else, to suffer in damp and mouldy social housing.
"The coroner noted that RBH had made changes as a result of the tragic death of Awaab. Under new leadership RBH will continue to embed these changes and to continue to drive further improvements to our homes and to our communications with tenants.
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