New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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"The fact that there is a border between us is ridiculous."
— Shilpi Chotrani , Other
"This is something historic, we've had a border fence since 1908."
— Juan Franco , Politician
"You have to realise that for an average company in this town a third of its income is from clients in Gibraltar."
— Juan Franco , Politician
"I believe this solution to Brexit will end up having a positive effect for us."
— Juan Franco , Politician
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It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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