""embarrassing and potentially catastrophic""
""Years of campaigning about the obvious and manifold risks posed by this embassy development have not been enough to outweigh the UK Government's desire for Beijing's money, Mr de Pulford said.""
""The campaign now heads to the courts where the Government is about to become embroiled in an embarrassing and potentially catastrophic judicial review.""
""no Government would override their advice were they to say the risks were too great""
A government decision is imminent on plans for a new Chinese super-embassy in central London, with China warning of consequences if approval is withheld. Campaigners and local residents are raising funds to launch a judicial review and have vowed to continue their legal fight. Luke de Pulford warned of an "embarrassing and potentially catastrophic" judicial challenge if the plans proceed. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is widely expected to approve the proposal, and ministers have declined to comment ahead of the formal decision. Protesters demonstrated at the planned site. Ciaran Martin dismissed proximity-to-data-cable concerns, saying security services would have scrutinised the plans, while some MPs remain worried.
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