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Labour MP Faces Backlash Over Chinese Embassy Security Risks

11/19/2025

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Labour MP Luke Pollard faced scrutiny from GB News host Ellie Costello over the government's delay on a Chinese mega-embassy in London.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis warned the embassy could facilitate espionage by China.
Former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove urged the government to reject the plans, citing national security risks.
Pollard emphasized a thorough legal review, noting the existing embassy and espionage challenges, with a decision by December 10.

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Labour MP Luke Pollard faced scrutiny from GB News host Ellie Costello over the government's delay on a Chinese mega-embassy in London.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis warned the embassy could facilitate espionage by China.
Former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove urged the government to reject the plans, citing national security risks.
Pollard emphasized a thorough legal review, noting the existing embassy and espionage challenges, with a decision by December 10.