Brexit: Spain wants say on future of GibraltarBy A Phome/News/World/Brexit: Spain wants say on future of GibraltarLONDON: Spain pushed Friday (Saturday in Manila) for a cast-iron guarantee of its say over the future of Gibraltar as a condition for backing a divorce agreement between Britain and European Union, as United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May battled to win approval for the deal from skeptical politicians and a Brexit-weary populace. Last year’s EU guidelines on the Brexit negotiations effectively gave Spain veto powers over future relations between the bloc and the British overseas territory. But it could hold up a future free-trade deal between Britain and the EU, which would require the approval of all 27 EU nations. Britain and the EU say the withdrawal agreement won’t be changed but haven’t ruled out putting something in writing to allay Spain’s fears. May said Friday that “we have been working with the government of Gibraltar and the government of Spain” on measures for Gibraltar.

Source: Manila Times November 24, 2018 17:10 UTC