203. Why is Gibraltar British? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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British Position on Gibraltar
In 1967, Gibraltar voted in a referendum. They could choose to either stay in close association with Britain or become Spanish. The result was almost unanimous to stay part of Britain's territories. No political party in Gibraltar supports a union with Spain. In 2000, the Gibraltar Parliament issued a declaration that stated that people of Gibraltar will never compromise on their right to self-determination. This infuriates Spain as they are aware Gibraltarians won't support a return to Spain.
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