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Article: Why we want to 'modernise' Gibraltar.
- Article from:
- The Mail on Sunday (London, England)
- Article date:
- December 9, 2001
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Byline: PETER HAIN
After thousands of protests from Mail on Sunday readers over the return of the Rock, the Minister gives his extraordinary reasons for talks with Spain Gibraltar is a proud place and Gibraltarians proud people.
They told me so in no uncertain terms as I walked down their Main Street during my visit.
They are also highly critical of Spain, which has long placed obstacles in the way of their normal life. These include restrictions on the airport, delays in crossing the border, limits on the number of telephones - even, bizarrely, obstructing dog shows and pigeon racing.
I understand why Gibraltarians are wary of our ...