Why the EU is About to Impose a Hard Border in Gibraltar

If the British are serious about their sovereignty in these "territories", why don't they make them actual de jure parts of the UK, with MPs in the Commons?

This is an example where rigid philosophy overrides common sense. Very few UK citizens live in Gibralter and the Tory government were very aware that 96% voted to stay in the EU so they weren't inclined to do them any favours. This rigid Brexit stance has made things extremely difficult for Britains living in Gibraltar, in actual fact having Gibralter as part of Shengen is not going to make much difference except for those with hardline Brexit principle, who are unlikely to ever visit Gibralter anyway! It is an example of a British enclaves needs being ignored because of philosophocal rhetoric!

Got to wonder about the 4% that felt Brexit would be good for them. Hope there is an interview somewhere

We need a hard border around the British propaganda papers

Do people still believe Brexit was worth it

"UK Continues to Face Consequences for Its Decisions" would be a better title.

The EU isnt impossing anything... its the UKs consequence of its own action. Ffs. British exceptionalism.

Gotta love the hypocrisy of "we voted leave", whilst nerfing deals when they've been voted out. David Cameron has a lot to answer for!

Once again a display of why leaving the EU was such a dreadful idea.

Brexit is never gonna leave the news ever is it?

I live in Gibraltar, so here's my TL;DR - HM Govt of Gibraltar released a technical notice earlier this week stating that the EU's version of ETIAS will likely be coming into effect in November which also means that those with red ID cards (permanent residents) would also have their biometric info taken. There's been some panic, but mostly carrying on as normal. When the govts of Spain (EU), UK and Gibraltar keep saying that they're within touching distance of a deal, it's bollocks. We've been hearing that for the last 2 years. We're getting fed up and want them to announce whether we're getting a deal or not. It's just more of the same uncertainty that we've become accustomed to.

Farage's first day in parliament was spent bashing John Bercow for "trying to overthrow the greatest democratic decision in the history of this nation" while ignoring the democratic wishes of the people of Gibraltar

I bet Irish nationalists and Spain couldn't believe their luck when Britain voted for brexit!

It’s amazing what an enormous mess was made for no reason and zero gain, and then those same people keep getting in the way of finding solutions as well.

I don't get what Starmer is so afraid of, tbh. U-turning and going soft on Brexit would only split the opposition since vast majority of Labour voters are indifferent or pro EU. Meanwhile, U turning on Brexit would mean pissing off the Reform (which would strengthen Reform and weaken Conservatives) and splitting Conservatives down the middle between pro business moderates and Brexiteers. Split opposition is how Labour can win the next general election.

Brexit, the gift that keeps on giving (or in this case, shitting).

The best part of brexit is that the rest of the EU fell in line and are likely not going to vote to leave anytime soon.

Don't blame the EU for the UK stupid actions and incompetence.

I don't usually bother to draw a line between patriotism and nationalism, but the approach of the hard right to this issue puts it in stark relief. They're more than happy to throw the people of Gibraltar under the bus in the name of some abstract construct of Britain and sovereignty. They only care about the power of the state, and are more than happy to sacrifice the people in its name.

I’ve been to Gibraltar for walk at least once a year for the last 15 years, during the years of being in the EU it was great now it’s a nightmare. As a Brit I would often go into La Linea for meals, shopping, etc and this year I was told we could not enter Spain without proof of a hotel booking etc, what’s really a shame is politics is effecting people’s livelihoods.