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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Megan Howe

Government faces 'embarrassing and potentially catastrophic' legal challenge if it approves China super-embassy

The government has been warned it faces an "embarrassing and potentially catastrophic" legal challenge if it approves plans for a new Chinese “super-embassy” in London.

MPs across the whole political spectrum have urged the government to reject the controversial proposals for the building at Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London, citing national security concerns and fears the site could be used for espionage.

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