former Europe Minister revealed Mr Blair sanctioned the deal because he wanted to win the backing of the Spanish government

DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder. Deal: Gibraltar has been a British overseas territory since 1704The former Europe Minister revealed Mr Blair sanctioned the deal because he wanted to win the backing of the Spanish government – then led by Jose Maria Aznar – to help Britain take on France and Germany in EU negotiations.The agreement was only shelved when what he called 'hardliners' in the Spanish government – who wanted only full sovereignty – objected. More...An insult to every working family: Labour, bishops and Lib Dem peers derail plan to cap benefits Blow for Boris as poll puts Ken Livingstone ahead in race to be London...

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