02-02-2020, 06:42 AM
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Re: Spain v Gibraltar
Originally Posted by Solasch
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What'd expect? This is not a matter to be settled by referendum. Only british living on gebraltar were asked, the occupying force. Spaniards are prohibited from living in gibraltar. Therefore everyday they have to commute.
There are a lot of Gibs with a Spanish surname who voted to still be part of the UK
02-02-2020, 06:57 AM
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Re: Spain v Gibraltar
HiBoris has already reneged on a key red line with Northern Ireland, he may well do the same with Gibraltar.
I have often stated that my reasons for voting leave were not financial, I believe that we are in for a few years of pain in that respect.
It was all about democracy and not being told what to do by others.
Gibraltar voted to stay in the UK, so that is that.
Spain can get lost.
The people of Gibraltar voted to stay in the UK
02-02-2020, 11:08 AM
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Re: Spain v Gibraltar
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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Is there a reason for not letting Spain have Gibralatar?
Two.
#1 It's British.
#2 The vast majority of the population want to remain British on a part of Britain.
02-02-2020, 12:33 PM
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Re: Spain v Gibraltar
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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does Gibraltar contribute much to the British economy? Perhaps some fish?
It's got huge strategic relevance for access to the Mediterranean and is also a UK listening post and military base.
02-02-2020, 12:44 PM
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Re: Spain v Gibraltar
Originally Posted by Bread
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It's got huge strategic relevance for access to the Mediterranean and is also a UK listening post and military base.
I'm just wondering whether it's a tax avoidance area.
02-02-2020, 01:06 PM
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Re: Spain v Gibraltar
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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If we are part of NATO why do we need a strategic military base alongside another NATO ally? I'm just wondering whether it's a tax avoidance area.
It's no where near as bad as the Isle of Man though. That horrid place should be sunk with all hands
02-02-2020, 01:09 PM
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Re: Spain v Gibraltar
Originally Posted by The Artful Todger
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Of course it is - so what? It's no where near as bad as the Isle of Man though. That horrid place should be sunk with all hands
02-02-2020, 01:41 PM
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Re: Spain v Gibraltar
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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If we are part of NATO why do we need a strategic military base alongside another NATO ally? I'm just wondering whether it's a tax avoidance area.
Because we are part of NATO.
02-02-2020, 01:56 PM
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Re: Spain v Gibraltar
Originally Posted by Bread
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It's got huge strategic relevance for access to the Mediterranean and is also a UK listening post and military base.
Nope, not a listening post, neither are the few troops relevant at all.
It used to be highly valuable, but times have moved on.
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