Friday, December 14, 2012

British MPs Condemn Spanish 'Act Of War' Over Gibraltar


MPs Condemn Spanish 'Act Of War' Over Gibraltar -- The Independent

Spain was accused of an “act of war” today after its naval ships repeatedly entered the territorial waters of Gibraltar.

Bob Stewart, Tory MP for Beckenham, said the British Government needed to "respond robustly to this aggravation" after Commons Leader Andrew Lansley said two Spanish naval vessels entered the waters of Gibraltar on Monday.

He said they were given radio warnings before leaving but Mr Stewart, a former colonel, said the incursion was illegal and the Government needed to "do something about it".

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More News On The British - Spanish Dispute Over Gibraltar

Spain accused of 'act of war' off Gibraltar after two naval vessels enter waters around The Rock -- Daily Mail
British MP accuses Spain of ‘act of war’ over naval ships -- Digital Journal
Spanish navy patrol challenges Gibraltar and the Foreign Office -- Merco Press
Royal Navy shows the flag in Gibraltar waters; 197 Spanish unlawful incursions this year -- Merco Press
Britain’s fastest frigate on mission in Gibraltar waters -- Panorama

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