Sunday, June 26, 2016

Hammond questions Britain's ability to represent Gilbratar following Brexit vote

Britain's Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says the UK will be less able to protect the British enclave of Gibraltar from outside the European Union.  This comes after the country voted to leave the EU block in a referendum last week. 

Spain, which claims the territory, has already announced it will seek joint sovereignty of the area known as The Rock following the vote. 

Gibraltar voted overwhelmingly to remain part of the EU as it is highly dependent on trade links with Spain. 

Mr Hammond told ITV's "Peston on Sunday"  show it was an uncertain time for Gibraltar residents. 

IN: "We will be  . ..

OUT:  … in Gibraltar. "

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