UK Prime Minister May silent on war threats against Spain over Gibraltar
Sections of the British ruling elite calculate that, in confronting Spain over Gibraltar, the UK would have the support of US President Donald Trump.
•Julie Hyland
Gibraltar
Britain and Spain escalate dispute over Gibraltar
Tensions have mounted over the status of Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory, following a protest by more than 40 Spanish fishing boats accompanied by coastguard vessels.
•Paul Mitchell
British navy sails for Gibraltar as tensions escalate with Spain
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said his government would “take the necessary measures to defend the interests of Spanish citizens.”
•Paul Mitchell