Gibraltar: UK-EU Negotiations

Andrew Gwynne Excerpts
Monday 11th March 2024

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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I absolutely agree that we need to respect that sovereignty. I stand shoulder to shoulder with my right hon. and learned Friend in saying that antisemitism has no place in our society.

Andrew Gwynne Portrait Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish) (Lab)
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I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I agree with the Minister that we cannot compromise on the sovereignty issues that Gibraltarians hold so close to their hearts. He was right to point out the practical and technical options in respect of the airport, which also serves as RAF Gibraltar, but will he outline more about the options he is thinking about?

David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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The point I made about practical and technical options is in relation to facilitating flights between Gibraltar and the EU more widely. The UK will only agree to terms that the Government of Gibraltar are content with and will not agree to anything that compromises Gibraltar’s sovereignty.