Mar 21 - Chief Minister: We Have Protected Gibraltar’s Position In Every Brexit Scenario
The Chief Minister responded to last night’s statement by the UK Prime Minister by saying that Gibraltar was prepared for any outcome to the Brexit process.
Mr Picardo said: "The unprecedented events that are engulfing the United Kingdom are politically painful to watch.
“In Gibraltar, the Government has done its job.
“We are ready to leave with or without the Withdrawal Agreement, for an extension, for a revocation or for a new referendum.
“In every one of those scenarios, we have protected Gibraltar's position or planned how we will react in the best interests of Gibraltar and its people.
“The unrelenting hard work we have done in the past three years is paying off now as Gibraltar can see we have covered all bases going forward.
“Whichever way the UK Parliament and the Prime Minister now finally decide to go, whatever extension the EU may or may not agree, we have a route map forward for Gibraltar.
“That was our key job. It's what we have successfully done."
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