Foreign Office minister says UK ‘steadfast’ on treaty red lines, as MPs warn of ‘significant diminution’ of sovereignty

Together Gibraltar employment workshop next week

2nd May 2024

Together Gibraltar are continuing their public debates with a public discussion on employment in Gibraltar. The debate will be hosted at John Mackintosh Hall on May 6 from 6pm. “The event is aimed at finding the gaps which are keeping locals from the most rewarding jobs. It will also explore what the government and companies...

Care Agency receives new bus for St Bernadette’s Resource Centre

2nd May 2024

The Care Agency has acquired a brand new, fully adaptable and accessible bus, aimed at significantly improving transport for Learning Disability Services at St Bernadette’s Resource Centre. The new bus is designed with accessibility in mind and ensures that individuals with varying mobility, health and behavioural needs can comfortably and safely access transportation that aligns...

Ullger quizzed on alleged inducements and ‘shock’ of McGrail’s early departure

30th April 2024

The Commissioner of Police, Richard Ullger, was quizzed on Tuesday over allegations that former police officers received inducements in exchange for negative statements against Ian McGrail, his predecessor in the post whose controversial early retirement is being investigated by the McGrail Inquiry. During oral evidence to the Inquiry, Mr Ullger was asked about a report...

AG quizzed on conflicts of interest and propriety of Op Delhi decisions

26th April 2024

Attorney General Michael Llamas, KC, was quizzed during his second day of evidence to the McGrail Inquiry on potential conflicts of interest and the propriety of his contacts with an Operation Delhi suspect and the suspect’s lawyer. Mr Llamas was questioned in forensic detail on a brief conversation and a text exchange he had with...

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez stays as Prime Minister with call for ‘dignity and respect’ in politics

29th April 2024

Pedro Sanchez on Monday said he would remain as Prime Minister of Spain, calling on society to reflect and reject what he termed the “politics of shame”. Mr Sanchez was speaking during a live broadcast to the country after announcing last Wednesday in a letter on X that he was considering resigning. The letter came...

Pedro Sanchez considers quitting and asks: ‘Is it all worth it?’

24th April 2024

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that he was considering quitting, as he asked: “Is it all worth it?” Mr Sanchez made the shock announcement in a letter posted on X in which he announced he was suspending public duties while he reflected on his future in frontline politics. Carta a la ciudadanía....

Sunak vows ‘nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes

23rd April 2024

By David Hughes, PA Political Editor Rishi Sunak said “nothing will stand in our way” of getting flights to Rwanda off the ground, as the Government braced itself for legal challenges to the scheme to send asylum seekers to the east African country. The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration Bill) cleared Parliament shortly after...

King marks Nato’s 75th anniversary with letter of thanks

4th April 2024

By Samuel Montgomery, PA The King has sent a “personal message of gratitude and congratulations” to Nato, as the defensive alliance marked its 75th anniversary. Charles lauded the treaty organisation as “an antidote to years of war in Europe” and “the cornerstone of our security and the values we hold dear”, in a letter to secretary general...