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Tories in the Grenfell borough have been slammed for a “shameful” and “insensitive” survey asking residents to rate how important they think the tragic fire which killed at least 80 people is on a scale of zero to 10.

The letter, which was sent out in Courtfield ward, Kensington asks constituents to put a number on how much they care about “The tragedy of Grenfell and the help for the families affected and the wider community”.

They are asked to judge the tragic fire alongside other issues including “keeping council tax low”, “recycling” and “crossrail 2”.

The Kensington and Chelsea council has been criticised for its slow response to the disaster.

Five months on from the horrific fire just 26 families have been moved to permanent accommodation.

The shocking letter was met by outrage by the shadow communities secretary Andrew Gwynne who described the survey as a ‘further insult’ to local people.

He said: “Grenfell was a national tragedy and this incredibly insensitive letter is a further insult to the residents who are trying to rebuild their lives, many of whom have still not been rehoused.

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“The Conservatives should withdraw it and apologise immediately.”

Tory-run Kensington and Chelsea council has been criticised for its slow and inadequate response to the disaster.

The then leader Councillor Nick Paget-Brown stood down days after Downing Street criticised him for cutting short the first full Cabinet meeting after the fire because of the presence of the media .

He said he accepted responsibility for the local authority’s “perceived failings”, in a move broadly welcomed by members of the community as well as government figures.

Almost five months since the fire raged through Grenfell Tower killing at least 80 people, survivors are still living in hotels with no prospect of permanent accommodation any time soon.

Emma Dent Coad, MP for Kensington and former councillor, said: “The Council would like us to think they have reformed their thinking and have benefited from a ‘culture change’.

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“This letter proves beyond all doubt they have not.

“Asking people how much they care about Grenfell on a score of 0 to 10 is shameful.”

Moyra Samuels, co-coordinator of Justice4Grenfell, said: “This leaflet demonstrates the crass insensitivity of the Conservative council who are focused on the local election in May rather than reflecting on whether their constituents think they have responded effectively to the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire.

“It is further evidence of the council’s lack of emotional intelligence and leadership to expect their constituents to decide how important the impact of the fire has been.

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“Reelection in May is more significant than responding to the survivors needs in a humane and timely way.”

Labour MP David Lammy, who lost a close friend in the fire, reacted with fury to the leaflet asking: “What is wrong with these people? What sort of society are we becoming?”

Outspoken pop singer and campaigner Lily Allen, who is from West London, tweeted: “It’s official, @conservatives think 5 months is how long you have to wait till it’s appropriate to politicise tragic loss of life.”

Other people reacted with outrage on Twitter.

User Nathan Clark commented: “This is totally disgusting. Who in their right mind would authorise this?”

While Terry Kelly said: “These Tories (Kensington, Chelsea & Fulham Conservatives) are polling people, asking how much or how little they care about dealing with the Grenfell disaster... “This is unbelievably appalling.”

Kensington, Chelsea and Fulham Conservatives, who sent out the leaflet, have been contacted for comment.