"Opponents of a huge new Chinese embassy next to the Tower of London say they will soon begin legal action in an attempt to block the scheme. On Tuesday, the government approved China's proposal to redevelop the former Royal Mint site into a vast 215,300 sq ft (20,000 sq m) UK headquarters, despite opposition from politicians and campaigners. About 200 people live in Royal Mint Court, a complex of flats on the site,"
"Royal Mint Court resident and treasurer for the group, Mark Nygate, said they had received donations from people across the UK. "We are humbled that so many of those persecuted by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party), together with ordinary Brits up and down the country, have placed their faith in us, and stood by residents. "We won't waste a single penny in ensuring that this embassy plan crashes on the solid rock of our judicial system.""
The government approved China's proposal to redevelop the former Royal Mint site into a 215,300 sq ft (20,000 sq m) UK headquarters, consolidating diplomatic premises from seven sites into one. About 200 people live in Royal Mint Court flats and many residents fear loss of privacy, disruption from protests and eviction. The government said the development brought "clear national security advantages". Royal Mint Court Resident's Association raised £145,000 by crowdfunding and instructed planning law specialist Lord Charles Banner KC to pursue legal action. The campaign has support from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China and opponents question whether UK planning law can block the plan.
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