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What will be the outcome of Tower Hamlets' opposition to China's mega-embassy by end of 2025?
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UK•David Lammy•Yvette Cooper•China•London•Planning Inspectorate for England•Financial Times•Royal Mint•Metropolitan Police•Tower Hamlets
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UK Ministers David Lammy and Yvette Cooper Support China's Mega-Embassy at Royal Mint Site Despite Security Concerns
Jan 16, 2025, 10:48 AM
UK ministers David Lammy and Yvette Cooper have signaled support for China's proposed mega-embassy in London, according to a letter to the Planning Inspectorate for England seen by the Financial Times. The proposed diplomatic complex is set to be built on the former Royal Mint site. The ministers have outlined conditions for the project, emphasizing the importance of both the UK and China having functioning diplomatic premises. This move comes despite objections from the Metropolitan Police and concerns raised by UK intelligence agencies regarding security risks associated with the embassy's location near vital communication cables and a major transport artery. The development has also faced opposition from Tower Hamlets, which unanimously ruled against the project. Critics argue that the embassy could be used for spying and targeting activists in the UK, highlighting the government's apparent disregard for local and security concerns in favor of diplomatic relations with China.
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