Keir Starmer bows down to China super-embassy plans despite spying fears

Plans for a Chinese super-embassy are set to be given the green light despite fears over Beijing’s spying campaigns. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to approve the proposals at the former Royal Mint building. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT But “mitigations” will need to be put in place to protect national security, it is understood. Some fear China will be able to use the embassy in the heart of London as a base for its intelligence officers, with particular concern about a series of underground cables nearby linking the City to Westminster. Invalid email We use your sign-up to…