What will Gibraltar look like post-Brexit? Newsnight visits British Overseas Territory left in limbo

Gibraltar has been a source of friction between the UK and Spain ever since it was captured by Britain in 1704 during the War of Spanish Succession.

The British Overseas Territory was left out of the permanent post-Brexit deal which now governs the UK’s relations with the EU.

Instead, it has been operating on ad hoc arrangements ever since, but at Davos Spain's Foreign minister said that London and Madrid were close to finding a definitive solution settling the post-Brexit status of Gibraltar.

Newsnight’s International Correspondent Joe Inwood reports.

Produced by Louis Harris-White. Filmed and edited by Liam Weir.

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[witthyhumpleton]

"I'm not a diplomat, I'm a politician, I tell it as it is."
Ah yes indeed.

[pvught]

Three years after Brexit, the British are still waiting for the benefits of Brexit.
greetings from the Netherlands

[alexandreutiyama]

"Temper tantrums don't get you anywhere in politics." Astounding way to describe Brexit, even though the guy used it to get people to accept Brexit.

[thebuccaneersden]

Add this to the other 10, 000 reasons why Brexit (which was non-binding) was such a dumb, terrible idea. But, hey... the conservatives in England don't care about other people (or their own).

[Evemeister]

Gibraltar has the right to remain "British", but if it wishes to join the UK outside of the EU, then freedom of movement over the EU/Spain comes to an end. After all, the UK voted leave to end freedom of movement.

[Robert-hzbj]

4:16 "We need an agile border."

WTF does that even mean? You either have an open border without customs checks or you don't. You might as well say you want crops to grow without rain or snow without the cold.

[BS-vmbt]

I have never heard this line before "I am a politician and I tell it how it is" when has politicians every said the truth. I usually call politicians professional bullshitters.

[greattobeadub]

I assume that Gibraltar will introduce VAT and all other taxes just like the rest of the UK, right? I mean, they're such patriotic Brits and will want to be treated like everyone else.

[mickymack]

Very nice Photography in this report, compliments to your team.

[TheWaylandir]

Im sure the UK gov will look after them every bit as well as they look after Northern Ireland.

[LucasMalki]

Borders have not nothing to do with identity.
Monaco, Andorra and San Marino have open borders with their neighbors (while not being EU members) and neither their identity nor their sovereignty are threatened

[Pekka.Pekka.]

If you ever happen to be in La Linea, don’t miss the Feria and try to catch the Domingo Rociero. It won’t disappont, super event, very cool, very Spanish!

[sapiensursus]

I am far, far more concerned with what the citizens want than what countries want.

[jack.p]

Has anyone found an actual brexit benefit yet? It seems to only be new problems that don't need to exist

[sutats]

I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[Boudi-ca]

I like the Chief minister of Gibraltar. He’s a no drama man.

[briangarrow]

I am looking at a photo of my great grandfather, who spent a few days in Gibraltar when he was being shipped off to fight for the Queen. He was serving in the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders. The date of the photo is 1881.

[gentlebabarian]

I love how Gibraltarians

Look like spanish people but speak really british. 😂

[TugaAvenger]

This is nationalism gone mad. The Chief Minister and that woman are willing to let Gibraltar's get screwed for the sake of "Britishness". Advocate for yourselves! If Westminster values Gibraltar, they must reach a deal favorable to them, and Gibraltar should advocate for it, not just take whatever flavor of Brexit they pick.

[bradyhalstead]

11:58 that block of flats on top of the cliff in the background, i used to live there