Gibraltar’s representation at the Labour Party Conference continued yesterday evening with the Gibraltar Reception hosted by the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and featuring a keynote speech by the UK Minister for Europe and the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty MP.
The Opposition has congratulated all those A’ Level Students who have been successful in their exams this year and have consequently obtained a place at University in the UK in order to pursue Higher Education studies, especially with the removal of the cap on numbers by the UK Government for greater access to better Universities.
Britain is said to be considering a campaign of “sabotage” against Spain according to an article in the Daily Express. Possible measures include vetoing Spanish proposals and nominations within the EU, legal action and even a “disruption” of Spanish tourism.
The Granada-based Club de la Constitución has filed a criminal complaint against the Chief Minister and the other members of his cabinet for an alleged environmental crime following last month’s creation of an artificial reef off the runway.
Tomorrow, the Government and the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau are issuing a stamp to commemorate the Birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.