Conservative MEP Julie Girling has roundly rejected a suggestion by Spain that it could offer a joint-sovereignty arrangement to Gibraltar in the event of Britain leaving the European Union.
Mrs Girling said: “I returned from a visit to Gibraltar last week with one message ringing loudly in my ears…Gibraltar strongly supports Britain’s membership of the EU and expects a resounding vote to remain.
“Gibraltarians know that a vote to leave will cause huge economic and logistical difficulties but they are resolved to fight any attempts by Spain to revive talks on joint sovereignty.
“They will show the determination they’re famous for and reject any overtures from Mr Margallo and his government. With an imminent Spanish general election he should divert his attention to sorting out the Spanish economy and stop trying to wreck Gibraltar’s.
