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Nothing new on Gibraltar, “without the Gibraltarian people” says UK ambassador in Spain

Thursday, April 13th 2017 - 07:41 UTC
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The British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, has once again reaffirmed the British position on Gibraltar. In an interview on Spanish television in – La Noche en 24 – he said “we are not going to negotiate on the sovereignty of Gibraltar without the Gibraltarian people”. Read full article

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  • Brit Bob

    In short, Britain has Gibraltar due to the democratic wishes of the inhabitants. Who are the true imperialists here?
    Gibraltar: Some Relevant International Law
    https://www.academia.edu/10575180/Gibraltar_-_Some_Relevant_International_Law

    Apr 13th, 2017 - 10:16 am - Link - Report abuse +2
  • Livingthedream

    Same for Scotland if they vote to leave the UK

    Apr 13th, 2017 - 11:11 am - Link - Report abuse -1
  • darragh

    Same for Texas when they vote to leave the USA.

    Apr 13th, 2017 - 11:42 am - Link - Report abuse +1
  • gordo1

    As a Spaniard might say “JODER”!

    Apr 13th, 2017 - 11:54 am - Link - Report abuse +1
  • golfcronie

    Same for Tierra del Fuego

    Apr 13th, 2017 - 04:08 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
  • EscoSesDoidao

    At darragh. Don't know about Texas, but the Californians have a movement to leave the US.
    http://www.yescalifornia.org/

    Apr 13th, 2017 - 09:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • darragh

    Esco

    With regard to Texas, according to Public Policy Polling:-

    “Overall 26% of voters would support leaving the United States to 59% who want to stay, and 15% who aren't sure either way. Among Trump voters support for secession goes up to 37%, with only 49% opposed to exiting”.

    Apr 13th, 2017 - 10:20 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
  • Briton

    Spain has no leg to stand on,

    only the perch, to squawk from.

    Apr 15th, 2017 - 09:32 am - Link - Report abuse +1
  • downunder

    It is a dead parrot!

    Apr 16th, 2017 - 09:55 am - Link - Report abuse 0

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