London Assembly members expressed strong opposition to the proposed relocation of the Chinese embassy, highlighting concerns regarding security and policing implications.
The location's vulnerability to protests was underscored, with assembly member Unmesh Desai stating that anti-China demonstrations could severely impact wider London, posing national security risks.
Deputy Mayor for policing admitted challenges in keeping up with the application’s history, acknowledging previous refusals yet indicating it was now a matter for the Government.
Desai emphasized the significance of the application, stating it had London-wide implications and pressed for a more concrete response about its potential policing costs.
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