The Spanish government has said it doesn't want sovereignty issues over Gibraltar to "get in the way" of a transition agreement. But Mr Rajoy also reiterated his opposition to any move towards full independence for Gibraltar, which is home to about 30,000 people and was granted limited self-government by Britain after its defeat at Trafalgar Square on June
The Spanish government has said it doesn't want sovereignty issues over Gibraltar to "get in the way" of a transition agreement. Madrid said it will adhere to European Union chief negotiator Michel Barnier's plan to end Brexit negotiations before an EU summit in October.