The Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) investigation into the allegation that ‘whistle-blowers’ were incentivised to provide evidence to the McGrail Inquiry “has not uncovered any evidence that meets the threshold for criminal prosecution for Misconduct in Public Office.”
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.
Mr Hague also expressed the UK Government's sympathy for those affected by the Spanish actions and he thanked the Gibraltar Government for the sensitive way in which it has handled the situation.
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.
The Foreign Secretary said:
“I emphasised to Gibraltar’s elected Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, that the UK stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Gibraltar at this time of increasing Spanish pressure and rhetoric. I also highlighted that we will respect Gibraltar’s 2006 Constitution and the commitments the UK has repeatedly made not to compromise on British sovereignty over Gibraltar.