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Radio 4,01 Dec 2024,28 mins
The Rock That Brexit Forgot
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Nearly four years ago, the UK and EU agreed a Brexit deal, but it didn't include Gibraltar. Since then, the British Overseas Territory, which shares a land border with Spain, has been operating under ad-hoc arrangements. There have been many rounds of negotiations since 2020 between the UK and EU about a deal for Gibraltar but no deal yet. In recent months, there have been protests and increased border checks. Journalist Guy Hedgecoe hears reflections from people on both sides of the border, in Gibraltar and the neighbouring Spanish town of La Linea about the current uncertainty. He speaks to people with a long history in the region about how they see current events and explores how Brexit has challenged a territory whose identity is contested. Presenter: Guy Hedgecoe Producer: Camellia Sinclair
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