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FCO Director for Europe next British ambassador to Spain
The British Government has appointed a new ambassador to Spain. Simon Manley will succeed Giles Paxman as the UK’s ambassador in Madrid and non-resident ambassador to Andorra. He takes up the post in October. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rules“I look forward to working in Spain with one of our largest trading partners, a key ally within the EU and NATO, and holiday destination for, and home to, so many Britons,” Mr Manley said.
Jun 22nd, 2013 - 06:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0[that really says it all , does it not,
What chance then of stopping Spain from abusing Gibraltar’s territorial integrity or rights,
Or are we saying, as long at it does not interfere with the above.
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Fuck Spain it's up to it's neck in shit!
Jun 22nd, 2013 - 11:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Will do what it's former colony does.
Distract!
Thank fuck for the Brits! Always there when you need a scapegoat.
We'll have to see how this guy does. But he doesn't appear to have much experience “in the field”. More of a desk wallah in Whitehall. Looks like his wife is Spanish too. Given that the FCO has a history of being anti-British and usually recommends giving “foreigners” anything they want, I have yet to be convinced.
Jun 23rd, 2013 - 11:53 am - Link - Report abuse 0[3]
Jun 23rd, 2013 - 06:45 pm - Link - Report abuse 0agreed..
During WW2, a USAAF Colonel on leave in London strolled down Whitehall, looking at the historic buildings, he wanted to bag them all. He stopped a policeman asking him “Tell me sir, which side is the Foreign Office on?”
Jun 23rd, 2013 - 10:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“Ours...., I think” said the copper.
Another chinless wonder, I bet he's a mate of Daves.
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