This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36618796

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Spain calls for joint control of Gibraltar after EU vote Brexit: Spain calls for joint control of Gibraltar
(35 minutes later)
The Spanish government has called for joint sovereignty over Gibraltar in the wake of the UK's vote to leave the EU.The Spanish government has called for joint sovereignty over Gibraltar in the wake of the UK's vote to leave the EU.
The British overseas territory of 30,000 voted overwhelmingly for remain, with 95.9% opting to stay in the union.The British overseas territory of 30,000 voted overwhelmingly for remain, with 95.9% opting to stay in the union.
"The Spanish flag on the Rock is much closer than before," Spain's acting Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said on Friday."The Spanish flag on the Rock is much closer than before," Spain's acting Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said on Friday.
Gibraltar has been a British territory since 1713 but Spain continues to claim sovereignty over the enclave.Gibraltar has been a British territory since 1713 but Spain continues to claim sovereignty over the enclave.
At the entrance to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar relies heavily on its shared EU border with Spain for trade.At the entrance to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar relies heavily on its shared EU border with Spain for trade.
In a radio interview, Mr Garcia-Margallo said: "It's a complete change of outlook that opens up new possibilities on Gibraltar not seen for a very long time.In a radio interview, Mr Garcia-Margallo said: "It's a complete change of outlook that opens up new possibilities on Gibraltar not seen for a very long time.
"I hope the formula of co-sovereignty - to be clear, the Spanish flag on the Rock - is much closer than before.""I hope the formula of co-sovereignty - to be clear, the Spanish flag on the Rock - is much closer than before."
Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo campaigned for a remain vote.Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo campaigned for a remain vote.
Julie Girling, the Conservative MEP for South West England and Gibraltar, said; "I am deeply sorry that the people of the UK have chosen this leap in the dark.Julie Girling, the Conservative MEP for South West England and Gibraltar, said; "I am deeply sorry that the people of the UK have chosen this leap in the dark.
"I believe future generations will question our wisdom.""I believe future generations will question our wisdom."
There were 19,322 votes for remain, amid a turnout of 84% of the UK voters on the enclave.There were 19,322 votes for remain, amid a turnout of 84% of the UK voters on the enclave.
Spain continues to claim sovereignty over Gibraltar but the majority of Gibraltarians are British citizens with British passports.Spain continues to claim sovereignty over Gibraltar but the majority of Gibraltarians are British citizens with British passports.
The enclave is self-governing in all areas except defence and foreign policy. It is home to a British military garrison and naval base.The enclave is self-governing in all areas except defence and foreign policy. It is home to a British military garrison and naval base.
Gibraltarians elect their own representatives to the territory's House of Assembly and the British monarch appoints a governor.Gibraltarians elect their own representatives to the territory's House of Assembly and the British monarch appoints a governor.