Aug 06 - Hain Urges UK Government to Re-Open Joint Sovereignty Negotiations
Former UK Minister for Europe, Peter Hain, who stood at the forefront of possible shared sovereignty negotiations between the UK Government and the Spanish Government in 2002 has urged the Government to reopen negotiations with Spain.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr. Hain explained that these negotiations needed to be re-visited. Speaking on former negotiations that were led by Tony Blair’s New Labour Government, Mr. Hain explained that it was a historic opportunity to have joint sovereignty, which would have protected Gibraltarians’ way of life.
As tensions continue to rise, Foreign Secretary William Hague telephoned Chief Minister Fabian Picardo to express his, the British Government’s and the Prime Minister’s support and backing for Gibraltar.
The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, today spoke to Gibraltar’s Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, and reiterated the UK’s commitment to the people of Gibraltar.
