01-04-2017 11:15 via theguardian.com

Gibraltar's future at stake in Brexit negotiations

EU guidelines make clear bloc will not overrule Spain in any trade or sovereignty dispute involving British overseas territory
The EU has put the future of Gibraltar at stake in the coming Brexit negotiations, in effect backing Spain in its centuries-old dispute with the UK over the British overseas territory.
After lobbying from Spanish diplomats, the EU’s opening negotiating position for the Brexit talks presents the British government with the choice of reaching agreement with the Spani
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