Sir Keir Starmer’s government has faced backlash following the collapse of a trial for alleged Chinese spies
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Sir Keir Starmer’s government has faced backlash following the collapse of a trial for alleged Chinese spies
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Approval for the planned Chinese “mega embassy” in London is reportedly set to be further delayed as tensions rise over Labour’s approach to Beijing.
The decision on whether to approve the ‘super embassy’ has been pushed back to December
The prime minister has reportedly been given the green light from MI5 and MI6
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly set to approve the proposal ahead of his trip to China
Decision expected on Monday or Tuesday, potentially smoothing relations before Keir Starmer’s visit to China
Ministers have faced calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court
The plans for a Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ were first approved by the Conservative government in 2018
