Broad Commons support for Gibraltar treaty, but calls for scrutiny too 

Tuna Fishing Club rejects quota is ‘out of proportion’ for Gibraltar

8th July 2026

The Gibraltar Tuna Fishing Club (GFTC) has said it is “disappointed” by local environmental groups criticism of this year’s Atlantic bluefin tuna quota increase, adding it is based on a “misunderstanding of how international quotas are allocated”. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the club responded to a recent press release from the Gibraltar Ornithological...

Bossino says Gibraltar led by ‘failing and flailing government’ 

8th July 2026

GSD MP Damon Bossino used a budget address this week to slam the Gibraltar Government’s record in office, accusing it of political failure, poor delivery and wasteful spending.  Mr Bossino said Gibraltar was being presided over “by a failing and flailing government”, adding ministers had failed to deliver on key commitments while public confidence had been damaged by recent controversies.  He said Chief Minister Fabian...

Cortes outlines new bus route, educational projects and sewage infrastructure investments in budget speech

8th July 2026

A new bus route, educational projects, and a “huge investment” to sewage infrastructure were outlined by Government Minister, Dr John Cortes, during his budget speech on Wednesday morning. Dr Cortes outlined updates across the breadth of his portfolios including Environment, Education, Traffic and Transport, and Heritage. Some of the major updates included the Waste Water...

Treaty and global instability are reshaping Rock’s future, Garcia says

8th July 2026

Gibraltar is entering a new phase shaped by global instability, technological change and the UK/EU treaty, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Jospeh Garcia said in a budget address. Dr Garcia said Gibraltar had changed profoundly since he first spoke in an appropriation debate in 1999, adding there was a clear lesson from successive periods of economic...

Moreno secures second term after PP seals coalition deal with Vox

2nd July 2026

Juan Manuel Moreno was on Thursday sworn in as President of the Junta de Andalucía after securing the backing of the Andalusian Parliament following a coalition agreement between the Partido Popular and Vox. Moreno secured 68 votes in favour and 41 against in the second round of the investiture debate, giving him the simple majority...

Commons to debate Gib treaty on July 8 ahead of formal ratification

2nd July 2026

The House of Commons will debate the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar next week, even before the formal ratification process has commenced. The debate appears in the Commons order paper for Wednesday July 8, where it is listed for 9.30am under the title “That this House has considered the draft UK-EU Agreement on Gibraltar”, with Conservative...

Cross-border exhibition celebrating shared identity closes in La Linea

1st July 2026

A month-long cross-border exhibition exploring the cultural ties between Gibraltar and La Linea has come to an end at the Casa de la Cultura after bringing together artists, historians, community groups and residents from both sides of the border.  Al Cielo con Ella ran throughout June, offering a programme of artistic and community activities that examined the physical and emotional connections between...

Defence plan earmarks £1.9bn for overseas bases and ‘continued support’ for Gib 

30th June 2026

The UK Government’s Defence Investment Plan [Dip] earmarks £1.9 billion for investment in Britain’s overseas bases through to 2030 and expressly sets out continued support for the base in Gibraltar.  The plan was published on Monday and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said an extra £15 billion investment in defence will mean the UK will be ready to fight Russia if Vladimir Putin launches an attack in 2030.  “When...