Aug 06 Foreign Secretary reiterates commitment to Gibraltar

Written on 06 August 2013.

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.

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Crime Report For 05 Aug

Written on 06 August 2013.

Media – Police Reports

From 0630hrs the 05/08/2013 to 0630hrs the 06/08/2013

CRIME REPORTS

3 Reports of Criminal Damage

1 Report of Tipping Off

1 Report of Improper use of a communications network

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Aug 05 - Get Involved! – Graham Watson Urges EU Commission to Interfere in Gib – Spain Dispute

Written on 05 August 2013.

Gibraltar MEP Sir Graham Watson has written to the President of the European Commission on the escalation of tensions ‘with regard to the sovereignty of Gibraltar’.

Mr. Watson notes his appreciation that the Commission prefers not to become involved in territorial disputes between Member States, however he adds, ‘ it does have a moral duty to see the rights of all Union citizens upheld. For that reason I write to seek your active involvement in persuading Spain to desist from its actions.’

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Aug 05 - Telegraph Poll Asks Readers Whether Gibraltar is British or Spanish

Written on 05 August 2013.

In another report on Gibraltar’s current dispute with Spain, the Telegraph has carried out a poll asking for readers to vote whether Gibraltar is British or Spanish. With 725 voters claiming that Gibraltar is in fact Spanish, 4,092 correctly believe that it is British.

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