Jul 16 - Lidington Utrecht Statement Says UK “Takes Pride” In Gibraltar’s Wish To Remain British
Europe Minister David Lidington issued the following statement on the eve of the day that marked the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht anniversary:
“I send my greetings and best wishes to all Gibraltarians on this day of commemoration. For over 300 years the UK and Gibraltar have shared a proud and lasting history. We should take pride in the fact that the people of Gibraltar are and wish to remain British.
Gibraltar has transformed itself into a thriving commercial port, financial centre and service economy with a GDP of over one billion pounds a year. With our shared commitment to working together we can build on this progress and look forward to the future with confidence.”
