Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’

Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territory Europe live – latest updates Spain and Gibraltar are celebrating the fall of the last frontier fence in western Europe after the signing of a post-Brexit deal that brings an end to border checks for residents, tourists and the thousands of Spanish workers who cross into the British overseas territory every day. The agreement, which was signed in Brussels on Tuesday and came into effect at midnight, marks the conclusion of more than four years of negotiations between the UK, Spain,

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