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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Bill Bowkett

Approving controversial Chinese mega-embassy in London 'unlawful,' ministers told amid espionage fears

Approving plans for a controversial Chinese “mega-embassy” in London would be unlawful, ministers have been told.

One of Britain’s top planning lawyers has argued against Sir Keir Starmer’s Government granting planning permission for the £100 million project near the Tower of London.

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