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02-04-2017, 09:13 AM | #1 | |||
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I was surprised not to see a thread about this so putting one out in case people want to discuss the EUs outrageous attitude towards Gibraltar who they seem to think needs Spain's permission to be part of the UK's deal.
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02-04-2017, 09:24 AM | #2 | ||
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I didn't see enough voters in the UK bothered about Gibraltar's view on the issue.
This sadly is an example of how unpleasant and difficult things could become. It happens when something is proposed with little or even no forward planning at the time across all considered important issues. |
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02-04-2017, 09:33 AM | #3 | ||
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02-04-2017, 09:44 AM | #4 | ||
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As you say here we are, only at the start too. |
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02-04-2017, 10:02 AM | #5 | |||
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02-04-2017, 10:05 AM | #6 | ||
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Spain has always contested our rule of Gibralter and probably always will.However the important thing is that the people of Gibralter want to be part of the UK and have voted that way.Spain will always keep trying their luck.
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02-04-2017, 10:29 AM | #7 | ||
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Which until now as to Gibraltar, the UK govt.has not been bothered about either. Last edited by joeysteele; 02-04-2017 at 10:46 AM. |
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02-04-2017, 10:46 AM | #8 | ||
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If there were many Gibraltans who wanted to stay in the EU, that would explain such views from those more concerned with making up that 2% or so difference in a desperate attempt to overturn the public vote rather than a faux moralistic concern for the Gibraltans.
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02-04-2017, 11:22 AM | #9 | |||
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The EU is makings itself look petty and small. And who the hell is Spain to call the shots? The people of Gibraltar are British. There is nothing else to say.
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02-04-2017, 11:37 AM | #10 | |||
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Am I confused here, are Spain saying there will be no freedom of movement with Spain/ Gibralter then.
Sounds a bit daft as the traffic is nearly all one way, so many more Spanish unemployed on the way then. |
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02-04-2017, 12:42 PM | #11 | |||
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Our Rock is staying British forever |
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02-04-2017, 03:22 PM | #12 | |||
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Gibraltar has it's own government and runs its own affairs, they also voted by 98% to stay a part of the UK in 2002. How can you have umbrage over the Brexit vote on their regard but not over Spain and the EU's disgraceful attempt to use Gibraltar?
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02-04-2017, 03:34 PM | #13 | |||
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Gibraltar voted to remain, who are they more loyal to...England or the European Union?
Is it worth another ideological war?
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02-04-2017, 04:01 PM | #14 | ||
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Otherwise not only will the UK split likely in a few years but the old loyalties of other said places,end up being tested too far too. |
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02-04-2017, 04:10 PM | #15 | |||
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Gibraltar seem pretty clear in their view
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02-04-2017, 04:19 PM | #16 | |||
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There are times, however, when we vote as 'The UK' and at those times we have to respect the outcome.
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02-04-2017, 04:27 PM | #17 | ||
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I shouldn't comment really as I am off out the UK this year anyway. I do predict the UK will break up however and while sad for that. The dictating of votes,election results from the loud minority in much larger populated England that dictates more and more against the will of so called equal Nations of the UK and other territories,coming to an end is in my view well overdue. |
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02-04-2017, 04:31 PM | #18 | |||
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02-04-2017, 05:07 PM | #19 | ||
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I will only be in Ireland and it's as much for family reasons as my disillusionment with UK politics and the far South of England in particular. I personally found the EU referendum truly awful and actually scary at times when canvassing,with the hate that surfaced on some issues as to same. Plus what has surfaced since the result too. It doesn't surprise me that likely EU Nations will set out to make issues difficult for the UK govt. So glad to be heading to what I see as a more forward looking Nation. So yes while missing UK political debate,I will hold back from commenting much I guess. Although I really hope when it eventually comes again that Scotland votes for independence,and that others then follow their lead too. Last edited by joeysteele; 02-04-2017 at 05:13 PM. |
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02-04-2017, 05:36 PM | #20 | |||
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out of the EU, Gibraltar will essentially be surrounded by politically hostile countries, so at the end of the day, it's up to Gibraltar as they have to be able to trade with the rest of the EU easily to survive.
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02-04-2017, 06:33 PM | #21 | ||
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Gibraltar was under English sovereignty when Britain joined the common market in 1973 before Spain had even joined the common market.
Spain needs to do more for its only people. |
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02-04-2017, 07:33 PM | #22 | ||
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It's up to Gibraltar to decide, since they voted Remain in the referendum, like with Scotland and NI, I'd be for letting them decide once and for all whether they'll stay or go.
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02-04-2017, 08:09 PM | #23 | |||
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I agree, and how many referendums do they need?... Scotland it's ok Gibraltar can have a few so you can have one more
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02-04-2017, 09:10 PM | #24 | ||
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Exactly. This is another classic example of the corrupt bully boy tactics of the defunct unaccounted bankrupt EU. Not happy with trying to charge us $60 billion for democratically leaving their disgraceful organization. They now try any dirty tactic to cling onto power, including somehow threatening us with Spains non-existent claims over Gibralter. I am prouder than ever to be a brit, a free thinking brit who simply wishes to keep my own country and our sovereignty, whilst at the same time being willing to trade and do business with the entire world. Not to forget we will now decide who will come into the country and who will not. I dont know if the numbers of people arriving will change or necessarily change, but we will be free to decide over who comes here and why. That is a profound difference.
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02-04-2017, 09:12 PM | #25 | ||
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They are part fo the UK, the UK voted remain. Anything else is treasonous. Sadly thats where the opportunists of labour have been for years, selling our country down the river , often for personal gain
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