UK delays deadline for decision on China ‘super embassy’ as spy row intensifies

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Sir Keir Starmer’s government has postponed a decision on whether to grant China permission for a new London "super embassy".

The planning decision for the proposed site near the Tower of London was called in so ministers would make the final decision and had been expected on October 21.

But the deadline for the housing and planning secretary Steve Reed to take the decision has been pushed back to December 10, amid mounting pressure on the prime minister over his approach to China.

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