The annual general meeting of the Gibraltar to Socialist Labour Party was held on Tuesday at a packed Ince's Hall. 

The AGM was full and over 300 people attended.

A statement continued: “During the course of the meeting the party passed 3 important motions on matters related to sovereignty, public finance and housing, which now become the policy of the party. 

“The text and other details of the motions is provided below.

“Additionally, 6 members were elected to the executive committee of the party. The following 6 are the new members of the executive:

KAYLAN LUCAS

NATALIE SARANTOS

JESSE MONTEVERDE

JOE CORTES

JOELLE BAGLIETTO

TRACEY SCOTT

“The leader of the party, Fabian Picardo, was re-elected, unopposed for a further terms of 2 years. 

Speaking at the end of the meeting, Mr. Picardo said: "It's fantastic to see the Ince's Hall so full of members supporting the work of the party in government. We have passed motions on things that matter to people like housing and public finance and, in particular, the unshakable commitment of the party to the protection of the sovereignty of Gibraltar. As we go into the final stretches of the negotiation for a future UK EU treaty as a government, it's great to have the party's support for a safe secure and beneficial agreement, should we be able to reach one. Furthermore, I welcome all new members onto the executive and look forward to working with them in the decision making organ of the party at this important time in the history of our nation.'

“Text of Motion on Public Finance

“This AGM notes and welcomes the steady progress in the public finances with the restoration of financial stability and the golden rule on recurrent expenditure achieved in the last financial year and expected to continue to improve in the current financial year.

“Furthermore, supports the Government's initiative to improve efficiency across the economy to increase resilience and sustainability as provided for by the National Economic Plan.

Drafted by Sir Joe Bossano

Proposed by Albert Borrell

Seconded by Sir Joe Bossano

“Motion on GIBRALTAR SOVEREIGNTY RED LINES

“This Annual General Meeting reaffirms its core value that Gibraltar's National Sovereignty extends to the whole of the territory of our country, its territorial waters and its airspace, as a member of the British Family of Nations.

“It reaffirms the core value of opposing sovereignty talks with Spain, as it has done in respect of the Strasburg, Lisbon and Brussels Declarations.

“It continues to support the building of mutually beneficial economic co-operation with the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Morocco and any other country.

“It supports the seeking of a Treaty with the European Union on border fluidity, in respect of the Schengen Area International Frontier located in the Spanish town of La Linea, subject to the red lines that protect Gibraltar's exclusive jurisdiction over the whole of its territory, as has been made clear in electoral commitments since our departure from the European Union.

“This Annual General Meeting welcomes and supports the continued growth in the resources of the Gibraltar Savings Bank, which will enable the delivery of sponsored economic development projects under the National Economic Plan to take place and which provides for a greater resilience and self-sufficiency, thus enhancing the security of Gibraltar and its people.

Drafted by Sir Joe Bossano & Fabian Picardo 

Proposed by Samuel Marrache

Seconded by John Cortes

Passed UNANIMOUSLY

“MOTION ON HOUSING

“This AGM welcomes and endorses the increase in rental property, resulting from the rent and repair scheme and the provision of newly introduced schemes for home ownership and pensioners, apartments at prices below the current affordable schemes as promised by our manifesto.

Drafted by Hon Pepe Baldachino & Pat Orfila

Proposed by Pepe Baldachino

Seconded by Pat Orfila

Passed UNANIMOUSLY”