What will Gibraltar look like post-Brexit? Newsnight visits British Overseas Territory left in limbo 

"I'm not a diplomat, I'm a politician, I tell it as it is." Ah yes indeed.

Three years after Brexit, the British are still waiting for the benefits of Brexit. greetings from the Netherlands

"Temper tantrums don't get you anywhere in politics." Astounding way to describe Brexit, even though the guy used it to get people to accept Brexit.

Gibraltar has the right to remain "British", but if it wishes to join the UK outside of the EU, then freedom of movement over the EU/Spain comes to an end. After all, the UK voted leave to end freedom of movement.

Add this to the other 10,000 reasons why Brexit (which was non-binding) was such a dumb, terrible idea. But, hey... the conservatives in England don't care about other people (or their own).

4:16 "We need an agile border." WTF does that even mean? You either have an open border without customs checks or you don't. You might as well say you want crops to grow without rain or snow without the cold.

I have never heard this line before "I am a politician and I tell it how it is" when has politicians every said the truth. I usually call politicians professional bullshitters.

I assume that Gibraltar will introduce VAT and all other taxes just like the rest of the UK, right? I mean, they're such patriotic Brits and will want to be treated like everyone else.

Very nice Photography in this report , compliments to your team.

Borders have not nothing to do with identity. Monaco , Andorra and San Marino have open borders with their neighbors (while not being EU members) and neither their identity nor their sovereignty are threatened

Im sure the UK gov will look after them every bit as well as they look after Northern Ireland.

Has anyone found an actual brexit benefit yet? It seems to only be new problems that don't need to exist

I am far, far more concerned with what the citizens want than what countries want.

If you ever happen to be in La Linea, don’t miss the Feria and try to catch the Domingo Rociero. It won’t disappont, super event, very cool, very Spanish!

Northern Ireland has a different relationship with the EU than GB does, why can't Gibraltar?

I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

I like the Chief minister of Gibraltar. He’s a no drama man.

I love how Gibraltarians Look like spanish people but speak really british. 😂

11:58 that block of flats on top of the cliff in the background, i used to live there

That Gibraltar minister sounds like a deluded Tory.

There is one undeniable reason why Spaniards don't want Gibraltar back and that's because there's huge amount of British people on that rock. Understandably so.

I love Gibraltar.. the people are nice and friendly and Brits abroad are delightful. And yes, its very British in its outlook. Brexit is a big problem for everyone...

British keep playing their colonialist game. That never changed...

This is nationalism gone mad. The Chief Minister and that woman are willing to let Gibraltar's get screwed for the sake of "Britishness". Advocate for yourselves! If Westminster values Gibraltar, they must reach a deal favorable to them, and Gibraltar should advocate for it, not just take whatever flavor of Brexit they pick.

I'm a YUUUGE supporter of NATO and a YUUUGE opponent of the EU. BUT, if I was the Spanish PM that border would be shut completely. Time to leave.

If the English should have learned anything after Brexit it's the fact they need foreign labor. Who's going to bring the mimosas to the posh pensioned English? Btw, "I'm a politician, I tell it like it is" ?! 🤣 Brussels will respond as they responded to Boris' threats. And Gibraltar will feel what Brittain is starting to feel now... It's stupid and sad, like the whole Brexit thing. It's bad for us, and it's catastrophic for the British, certainly in the long run.

We really are watching britain’s place in the world diminish in real time.. in every way.

The overwatch lore is going crazy, they even have BBC covering it.

I am looking at a photo of my great grandfather, who spent a few days in Gibraltar when he was being shipped off to fight for the Queen. He was serving in the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders. The date of the photo is 1881.

I pretty well remember when Falklands war happened a magazine article in my country about a stir in Gibraltar (with a picture of a banner "Gibraltar Espanol & Malvinas Argentino".) But then reflecting 40 years later I think it's the least of priorities. Plus you have an Indian-British PM and a Pakistani-British London mayor. What a turn of events.

It's good to watch out for Christmas

Probably quite rocky I imagine

I quite like their accent. Very smooth

Brexit means leave so get out - my bet is still on the EU. Good luck you’ll

I like the chief minister he’s just getting on with it

Just another tax haven

If the Spanish government had enough guts should be implementing the following: 1) aditional taxation to dust collection and recycling (performed currently by Spanish companies), electric supply, water supply, optic fiber internet supply, etc 2) 5€ tax to each and every tourist getting into the colony of Gibraltar from the Spanish side and 100€ to tourists buses, 3) massive inspections to Gibraltarian, British and foreign residents in the neighboring towns to check whether they are paying all necessary taxes to the Spanish Treasury 4) aditional taxes to all those Spanish companies which hire services from Gibraltarian companies 5)prohibition to any company based in Gibraltar to participate in public Spanish tenders 6)massive passport checks to all those crossing the border and eventual temporary closing if necessary. 7)create a zero VAT zone in the centre of La Linea de la Concepción for local retailers, 8)2% companies tax for companies based in La Linea 9) lower IRPF retentions for individuals who refuse to work and pay taxes in Gibraltar 10) enlargement of the Algeciras port if possible, 11) creating industrial zones in the Campo de Gibraltar area 12) special 4 years no taxation and permanent low taxation periods to self-employed workers settled in La Línea, etc

Aw hell nah not Europeans colonising each other🗿

But in the next couple of years the UK that Gibraltar clings too may begin to disintegrate might be wise to start getting on with their neighbours better like Northern Ireland and the Falklands may have to accept.

I hope they sought it out soon

Hope some sort of special economic status is granted to Gibraltar so that people with legitimate need can cross the border easily. Businesses and employees shouldn't suffer needlessly, British or Spanish.

i’ve just come back from Gib and it’s exactly the same as it was before brexit.

those keys are a bit too small

The prime minister of Gibraltar seems kind of insufferable ngl

Want to stay British? Pay your taxes like the rest of us! Freeloaders🤨

Literally between rock and hard place 😏

Yet 97% voted to remain in the EU. Just shows that the citizens were not lied to !

It leaves Europe with Britain 😂

CM Fabian Picardo is a perfect blend of eloquence and combativeness

if you're out you're out. northern ireland or gibraltar.

It's time to make tough border controls. Gibraltar it's a non EU territory and deserves to be treated as such.

they pay the locals generous benefits to act as human shields to the air base.

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has become very combative in the past year! I can tell, as I’ve followed the negotiations since 2020. He has some charm too 😎

That place it's growing in Spanish territory....that's the true

Picardo is leaving in Spain...usually goings on Spain hospital....they have theirs residences in Campo de Gibraltar

I've been their in my campervan at eurpa point lovely place lovely

If only people from England were as patriotic. Lol

I am in Morocco. The Spanish have two enclaves here..one being Ceuta. A proper land border! No one talks about that!!!

Hands off are rock

Interesting

Gibraltar is like NI, staying in the EU :), Scotland should follow :)

It's time to return Gibraltar to Spain! (I'm from Portugal)

There are many advantages for capital

Please explain how having Spanish Boarder guards at the Gibraltar airport controlling its daily operations, & which individuals are permitted to enter & leave Gibraltar as being insignificant ??

1000S do cross into Gibraltar for work everyday and NOT each way as mentioned

Brexthick has been such a stunning success.

You should give back to others what is rightfully theirs. Spain

I don't know

I see, now the shit is hitting the fan, Picardo is a very pragmatic man 😂

Gibraltar’s chief should go to the doctor, his right eye was bright and refracting light at one point during the interview, it’s better to have it check and ensure it isn’t glaucoma. Minute 8:58

It'll look the same, that rocks too big to move

Don’t like the consequences then you shouldn’t have had the referendum. Imagine leaving a union, then complaining that you don’t get to have the same privileges that you had under said union.

Here we go again.... Britain: We no longer want gym membership. EU: ok Britain: We want access to the gym.

I don't understand that video title: 'what will Gibraltar look like post-brexit'. I thought that brexit was done and that you can just look what Gibraltar looks like post-Brexit by going there and and opening your eyes.

Sharon is holding

I lived in Gibraltar briefly. Spiritually Gibbos are a lot closer to UK Brexiters. Ironic, though pragmatically understandable, then that they voted overwhelmingly to Remain

Unfortunatly also Tenerife is much like little UK

Both sides of Gibraltar could adopt a system similar to that of Canada, Mexico and The US regarding border towns, SENTRI. In simple terms, it is essentially a verification process used by every day border crossers that scan their RF passes, therefore skipping the inspection lines. Citizens of both countries apply and can help maintain traffic flow with minimal delays, and politically speaking, its one of the viable solutions for ensuring economic flows between the overall EU and UK. Heres the CBP explanation: “The Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States” updated Jan 4, 2022.

I’ll give it another three years to see better results 😢😢

Turn it into the new Monaco , sell it with the Royals

Gibraltar will look as it always does, magnificent. ❤️🙂

I would move there tomorrow if given the chance great place.

it will look like what bbc shows

How did the UK claim Gibraltar as it's territory? Did the past kingdom gift it's land to the former...or was it overthrown and forced to comply?

This is where history meets technology. Can't they just use some kind of swipe card/token system (like the metro or train systems) even if there is to be border checks? Should at least cut down the time to get through, even though the legal problems (eg border guards etc) still exist.

just totally isolate them and make it become just a rock again

I was there in the middle of january this year. I really liked the people, nature and it was nice refresh for us to be there and see monkeys that are very cute. We would like to live there, but I dont really like that boarder. Without it might be more pleasant place to live in

Ending Freedom of Movement was the worst thing the UK has done for its citizens in a long time. The rights of so many young people taken away.

It will look like a very large rock.

Having a hard border between Gibraltar and Spain isn’t the end of the world. Singapore and Malaysia make it work with thousands of Malaysians crossing the border to work in Singapore on a daily basis. This has been the case for decades. The British and Spanish should just whingeing and just get it done.

Is that the same Jimmy Savile Newsnight?

Dads army must be loving Brexit 😂

EU are too lenient to GB (northern Ireland and Gibraltar situation). Great Britain made their choice and either You are in or You are OUT !.

We need this man as our next PM he’s down to earth and a no drama nan

The UK has claimed more land than it was decided in the original cease fire.

And that Singapore on Thames is working "so good". Is he kidding? If borders are closed Gibraltar is doomed.

🇬🇮 Gibraltar is more patrioticaly British than the British themselves 🇬🇧

No mention of the number of Spanish working in Gibraltar, no mention of border queues.

Did i just hear Burna Boy in the background

strange place years ago, understanding gibberish is hard