00:00The government is facing legal action over its approval of a Chinese super embassy near
00:05the Tower of London.
00:06The Royal Mint Court Residents Association, which has filed a claim at the High Court,
00:11said there are concerns about the safety of people living nearby, national security risks,
00:17and whether planning permission controls can be enforced on diplomatic land.
00:23Members of the association live in around 100 homes in St Mary Grace's Court next
00:28to the proposed site at Royal Mint Court.
00:30A government spokesperson previously said national security is our first duty, intelligence
00:35agencies have been involved throughout the process, and an extensive range of measures
00:40have been developed to manage any risks.
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