The Queen managed to make it to Grenfell Tower and people are making an important point about 'security' | indy100 | indy100

The Queen and Prince William met with victims of the Grenfell Tower fire today.

Police have now confirmed that the horrific blaze has taken at least 30 lives - that number they say, 'is expected to rise'.

The Queen and Prince William meet people helping those affected by the #GrenfellTower fire in London… https://t.co/lcgh6SsGpr
— BBC Breaking News (@BBC Breaking News) 1497607649

Theresa May, on the other hand, has been criticised by many for not meeting any of the tower block's residents, with Cabinet member Tobias Ellwood explaining that she could not due to "security concerns".

So the fact the Queen has made it down to the site; to meet survivors and talk with emergency workers has spurred people to make a very important point about the PM's decision.

The Queen has just arrived at the relief centre to meet those affected so I think the "security fears" argument for May is rather redundant
— Jane Merrick (@Jane Merrick) 1497607310

Just think about how insulting the phrase "security fears" is. Describing the very community who already feel neglected/at arm's length.
— Jane Merrick (@Jane Merrick) 1497607509

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Even people who aren't fans of the Royal Family were pleased with what they saw.

@BBCBreaking I'm no royalist but admire how the queen has no qualms about rolling her sleeves up and meeting the po… https://t.co/5EjFRkGF7R
— Tom Cantwell (@Tom Cantwell) 1497608044

Others, like BuzzFeed's Patrick Strudwick, claimed that Mrs May was most likely avoiding "confrontation from voters".

"Security fears" = "fear of confrontation from voters" https://t.co/rgkicaBIPI
— Patrick Strudwick (@Patrick Strudwick) 1497607370

Theresa May : "I couldn't speak to residents of Grenfell Tower because of security concerns" The Queen : "Hold my c… https://t.co/cYtN6OEX8v
— Adam 🏳️‍🌈🎮🖖 (@Adam 🏳️‍🌈🎮🖖) 1497608315

Some people, however, argue that Mrs May would have been at more risk than the Queen if she visited the survivors, because of her political position.

@janemerrick23 @jessphillips In fairness, don't think anyone can blame the Queen. Tory extremist ideology however,… https://t.co/etpPXg9UOF
— efemera (@efemera) 1497609142

Many labelled the criticism as 'unfair'.

@kateaustin496 @janemerrick23 @roryjiwani Queen isn't going to be under threat of attack from mobs. Big difference… https://t.co/GrWFpJVHoc
— Jason Brautigam (@Jason Brautigam) 1497608938

@janemerrick23 Maybe the PM has more to fear from the general public than the Queen. Everyone loves Lizzie. Can't say the same for Theresa!
— Lee Pinkerton (@Lee Pinkerton) 1497610151

It has been announced that Mrs May will be visiting the victims of the blaze in hospital.

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