Member

All my predecessors since the referendum have had to wrestle with the looming threat to Gibraltar’s economy and way of life. These issues were, regrettably, left out of the EU exit negotiations. The previous Government began further talks to address them in 2021, when the former right honourable Member for Esher and Walton was Foreign Secretary. The issues were taken forward by the right honourable Member for Braintree (Sir James Cleverly), and the noble Lord, Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton, came close to reaching an agreement. I pay tribute to their efforts, and to them for briefing me on Privy Council terms when I was in opposition.