“Breaking The “historic” agreement paves the way to finalising a post-Brexit deal with the EU Sam Creed, General News Reporter Published: 16:30, 11 Jun 2025 Updated: 16:39, 11 Jun 2025 THE UK has reached a “historic” agreement over the border between Gibraltar and Spain – paving the way to a final post-Brexit deal with the”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
The “historic” agreement paves the way to finalising a post-Brexit deal with the EU
- Sam Creed, General News Reporter
- Published: 16:30, 11 Jun 2025
- Updated: 16:39, 11 Jun 2025
Gibraltar’s chief minister Fabian Picardo hailed the deal between the two nations as a “historic agreement”.
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Gibraltar’s chief minister Fabian Picardo hailed the deal as “historic”Credit: PA:Press AssociationPosting a message on X, Mr Picardo said: “An agreement for the future relationship between the EU and the UK in relation to Gibraltar is now a reality.
“It is a historic agreement.”
David Lammy added that the Government had “ensured Gibraltar’s interests” with the border deal.
In a message on X, the Foreign Secretary said: “Gibraltar’s economy and way of life was under threat.
“Today we have secured a practical solution which safeguards sovereignty, jobs and growth.
“Working in lockstep with Fabian Picardo we have ensured Gibraltar’s interests – as part of the UK family – are at the heart of this agreement.”
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen also welcomed the deal.
She added: “It safeguards the integrity of Schengen and the Single Market, while ensuring stability, legal certainty and prosperity for the region.”
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