Brexit: May gives way over Gibraltar after Spain's 'veto' threatTheresa May has given way to Madrid’s demands over the future of Gibraltar after the Spanish prime minister threatened to “veto” the Brexit deal due to be signed off by EU leaders on Sunday. The development gives Spain a veto over Gibraltar benefiting from a future trade and security agreement between Brussels and the British government. “We have negotiated on behalf of Gibraltar, they are covered by the whole withdrawal agreement and by the implementation period. Quick guide The European Union withdrawal agreement bill Show Hide What is the withdrawal and implementation bill? It must then be passed before 29 March 2019, so the withdrawal agreement has legal effect.

Source: The Guardian November 24, 2018 15:00 UTC