MHCLG has approved plans for China to build a new mega-embassy on the Royal Mint Court site:
“The Inspector recommended that the applications be approved and planning permission and listed building consent be granted, subject to conditions… For the reasons given below, the Secretary of State agrees with the Inspector’s conclusions, except where stated, and agrees with her recommendations. He has decided to grant planning permission and listed building consent, subject to conditions.”
Local residents say they will launch a judicial review, backed by leading planning lawyer Charles Banner KC. China will be pleased as Starmer gets ready for his visit…
After being blocked from standing at the Gorton and Denton by-election, Andy Burnham said at the Centre for Social Justice:
“I’m very much focussing on my job. I’ve said everything I think I’m going to say about that.”