The prime minister has reportedly been given the green light from MI5 and MI6
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.
Swipe for next article
The prime minister has reportedly been given the green light from MI5 and MI6
I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to formally approve a new 20,000 square metre Chinese embassy in central London despite espionage concerns, reports say.
Ministers have faced calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court
The prime minister used his Mansion House speech to defend a ‘thawing’ of relations with Beijing - potentially laying the…
Sir Keir Starmer’s government has faced backlash following the collapse of a trial for alleged Chinese spies
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly set to approve the proposal ahead of his trip to China
The decision on whether to approve the ‘super embassy’ has been pushed back to December
Approval shortly before Keir Starmer’s trip to Beijing would come despite widespread concern among Labour MPs
