Gibraltar Spanish flag incident: culprit admits 'politically motivated' stunt; sentencing on Tuesday

Thursday, June 23rd 2016 - 14:22 UTC

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The President of a Spanish far right political party, Vox Madrid, has pleaded guilty to one count of conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace in Gibraltar. It follows his arrest on Monday after a large Spanish flag was unfurled on the West side of the Upper Rock. His appointed lawyer told the court his client, Juan Ignacio Minguez Martinez, was sorry if his actions caused any Gibraltarians any problems. He also added that he has the “uppermost respect” for British people. Read full article

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Briton
Spain is still being childish,
they will not get Gibraltar full stop,
no matter how childish they act.
Jun 23rd, 2016 - 07:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
Gollum wasn't on the border today, given his nonsense I the press.

Still NO government in Spain! No change to the lunacy anyway.
Jun 24th, 2016 - 02:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Conqueror
50 years. Or jump!
Jun 24th, 2016 - 03:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Briton
Is there not a referendum in Spain this Sunday.
Jun 24th, 2016 - 07:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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