Spaniards flock to Gibraltar for shopping taking advantage of the weak pound

Monday, October 24th 2016 - 11:51 UTC

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The fall in the pound has boosted trade in Gibraltar as neighbouring Spaniards flock to the Rock territory where their Euros buy them more, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has said. Gibraltar’s stores and supermarkets are filled with Spanish people picking up their weekly shop. Read full article

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ChrisR
Carney, the Canuck in charge of The BoE has done well for the rest of the world while he has fucked up the UK.

“Who will rid us of this turbulent Twat?” Apologies to Shakespeare.
Oct 24th, 2016 - 12:25 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
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ElaineB
Brexit prediction coming true….look what they have done to the country.

On a positive, Gibraltar should threaten to close the border……just for giggles.
Oct 24th, 2016 - 12:42 pm - Link - Report abuse +2
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DennisA
“Brexit prediction coming true….look what they have done to the country.”

Indeed, made it more competitive and bringing in extra trade.
Oct 24th, 2016 - 01:43 pm - Link - Report abuse +3
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W. Shakespeare.
None taken ChrisR.
Oct 24th, 2016 - 02:36 pm - Link - Report abuse +4
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Pugol-H
Garcia-Margallo been talking to the Macaques again.
Oct 24th, 2016 - 04:01 pm - Link - Report abuse +4
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ChrisR
@ W. Shakespeare.
“None taken ChrisR.”

Thou auspicious mistress! :o)
Oct 24th, 2016 - 06:52 pm - Link - Report abuse -1
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Briton
Things can only get better, and why not,
The unmighty EU aint going anywhere just yet,
Oct 24th, 2016 - 08:10 pm - Link - Report abuse -1
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CapiTrollism_is_back!!
Like Americans going to Mexico then. I assume the same between France/Germany going to UK, 1st worlders always go to the 3rd world for cheaper goods.
Oct 25th, 2016 - 04:15 am - Link - Report abuse -3
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DemonTree
Haha. I like how one Brexiter is busy blaming a foreigner for the falling pound, while another is claiming it's actually a benefit. The only thing they have in common is that neither will admit there are any bad consequences to Brexit.

@ Capi
Crossing borders to get stuff cheaper is a long and honourable tradition:

http://satwcomic.com/the-circle-of-beer
Oct 25th, 2016 - 12:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
Especially when it’s not legal.
Oct 25th, 2016 - 03:55 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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DemonTree
@ Pugol-H
No, that's a long and dishonourable tradition. ;)
Oct 25th, 2016 - 07:28 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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EscoSesDoidao
Better berate the Norwegians then, - They cross over to Sweden every weekend to stock up on booze.
Oct 25th, 2016 - 10:40 pm - Link - Report abuse -1
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Pugol-H
@ EscoSesDoidao
No feel sorry for them, booze ain’t cheap in Sweden, comparatively speaking.
Oct 26th, 2016 - 04:40 pm - Link - Report abuse -1
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