The tiny ‘Britain-by-the-Med’ with £2.95 pints that’s ‘under threat’ because of Starmer | World | News
Since its handover to the United Kingdom in the 18th century, Brits have been flocking to Gibraltar to enjoy the southern Mediterranean climate, low taxes, cheap drinks and almost zero crime and illegal immigration. The British Overseas Territory (BOT) on Spain’s southern coast is known for its British-style pubs and affordable alcohol prices; these prices are generally cheaper than in the UK due to its duty-free status.
Prices for a pint can be quite low; some pubs offer happy hour deals such as £2.95 for a pint. Food prices for typical pub food such as fish and chips or cottage pie are also generally considered reasonable and good value for money compared to many mainland UK hotspots. But many residents fear this much-sought-after lifestyle is “under threat” due to Keir Starmer’s post-Brexit “sale” deal.
Earlier this month the Prime Minister finalized the UK-EU post-Brexit deal for Gibraltar, which will create a “fluid border” with controls shifting to Gibraltar’s airport and port.essentially integrating it into the Schengen Area. This means Spanish and EU authorities will carry out border checks on entry to the EU territory.
Under the agreement, British tourists entering Gibraltar will have to show their passports twice, once at Gibraltar and then at Spanish guards, as part of a “dual” entry system. The move was criticized as a “ridiculous disaster” by former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith.
Residents have shared their frustrations and concerns about Starmer’s new deal, with many worried criminals will take advantage of the opportunity to take advantage of low crime rates.
Tony ‘Del’ Farmer, who runs the Quarterdeck Tavern, adorned with Union and St George flags, said: Sun: “I love the border because it keeps the mob out. When you look at Spain and the problems they have, you think, why would we want to bring that here?”
Jyza Poggio, 33, a mother of two and customer service worker, said Gibraltar was currently “the best place in the world to live”: “Kids can walk to school on their own and I can go for a run at 3am without fearing for my safety.
“But when the border opens, anyone can come and go, which makes me worry that our way of life will be threatened.”
Last data It shows a significant influx of British people to Gibraltar, with at least 3,000 new residents gaining permission in just three months. UK citizens currently constitute a significant proportion of the total population; around 10,000 to 13,000 people, or about 30 to 40%. But the popularity of the investigations has become so intense that Prime Minister Fabian Picardo was forced to suspend new applications from the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA) in October.
