Keith Azopardi
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People are justifiably angry about the penal car levy. But it’s bigger than that. It’s about concerns about not making ends meet; about cost of living & an unsympathetic out of touch Govt that thinks they are showing empathy because the Chief Minister has a 10 year old Porsche
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When 2 Madrid-born players urge the crowd to sing political statement “Gibraltar is Spanish” this isn’t football, celebration or the signs of a New Spain. As role-models it sends a clear message to young people that old Franco-style views that ignore our rights as a 🇬🇮people are
Rodri vuelve a recordar Gibraltar... y Morata le recuerda que juega en Inglaterra 🤣🤣🤣
#C4MPEONES
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After “Gibraltar Español” chants Rodri & Morata will now be investigated for possible violations of disciplinary regulations by
@UEFAcom
Ethics & Disciplinary Inspector in relation to their conduct in Madrid on Monday. Role-models should be more conscious because people will
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6months ago exactly I was in ICU with blood clots in the lungs. Today I ran (dragged myself) around the Rock (slowly...). Still on the meds & in recovery but my thanks to all at
@GHAWeb
. If anyone saw me on the way & thought I was suffering - I was 🤣. All in the mind (mostly)🥶
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This is what happens when international Spanish players who are supposed to be role models behave callously & with seeming impunity. They set examples which others follow.
@UEFAcom
where are you?
#Respect
. Or is it one law for one and one law for another?
@GibraltarFA
Irish fans take on the “Gibraltar es Español” chant at St Joseph's vs Shelbourne FC on the Rock.
The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with St Joseph's out of the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers.
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Rodri & Morata BANNED by
@UEFAcom
for nxt UEFA match for their “Gibraltar Español” chants. Welcome this decision which penalizes the players’ conduct & recognizes that sport was brought into disrepute by the unacceptable chants. The rights of Gibraltar 🇬🇮 & our people aren’t to
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Friday was disappointing to many people. But we passionately believe in a different Gibraltar & we fight on stronger. The issues we campaigned on haven’t magically disappeared nor were they invented. Deep reforms are necessary & we’ll be your watchdog. Thank you for your support
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Best part of
@FabianPicardo
’s contribution in Parliament today was his invitation that when we have all got through this
#COVID19
emergency we’ll have beer and calamares & reflect on things. We all look forward to that normality in Camp Bay or la Caleta 😀.
Que bonito
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Our women’s team shouldn’t be treated like this. The withdrawal by
@GibraltarFA
of our national team from the UEFA Women’s Nations League is a complete let down to all those players who have been working so hard. This wouldn’t have happened to the men’s team. Where’s
#equality
?
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There is no place in football for discriminatory behaviour. Great letter from
@GibraltarFA
seeking action from
@UEFAcom
. UEFA campaigning for
#Respect
in football & sport can’t just be empty words. It’s time to show it & ensure adherence to positive unifying values
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Our plans for
#RosiaBay
will regenerate the area sensitively for leisure use for all. This area could be a fantastic family area
#MakeTheChange
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My big thanks to nursing, medical & other healthcare workers at St Bernard’s A&E and ICU over the last 24 hrs for their prompt, efficient & effective response to my own need for help. A further reminder that our Health Service is to be valued, defended & supported. We all need it
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Latest lies put out by Mr Picardo are to distract from what he’s done. Real issue here is he’s passed a law to help himself. It’s an ugly power grab suggested by his defence team in the Inquiry. We won’t let them bury the truth or get away with it & that’s why he’s lashing out
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The decision to authorise a UK TV crew to accompany/film
@RGPolice
on Friday & generally was a mistake. Not sure who took it but in the name of “entertainment” it’s bound to focus on sensationalism & cast some people in the worst light. Not good advert for Gib. Better than this
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We are proposing an amendment to the Inquiries Bill so this new law doesn’t apply to the McGrail Inquiry. It is wrong that the Government should acquire new far-reaching powers over an Inquiry that has to consider the conduct of the Chief Minister himself. No abuse of democracy
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Out of touch with reality. The £520 levy on 10yr old cars is a penal unfair tax. It would affect people on low/modest incomes or pensioners much harder. Who thought this was a good idea? What a shambles of planning by Govt. I made clear in Parliament that GSD is totally against
BREAKING: Government U-turn on "pollution levy" just hours after budget announcement in Parliament, following public backlash.
Fabian Picardo confirms to GBC the measure to charge £520 to owners of vehicles over 10 years old will NOT go ahead; announces a consultation instead.
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Mr Picardo goes into this election with dark clouds of allegations made against him. No Chief Minister has ever faced such allegations. Here’s the chronology 👇
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She was there at the very beginning & for many years was it’s heart & soul. Strong & independent. She fought for her beliefs & gave everything to the GSD & Gibraltar. She was unique, formidable, my friend for so long & will always be remembered. RIP Terry. Our ❤️to all the family
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The GSD candidates for the 2023 election will be Damon Bossino, Roy Clinton, Youssef El Hana, Joelle Ladislaus, Giovanni Origo, Edwin Reyes, Craig Sacarello, Atrish Sanchez, Daniella Tilbury and me.
#MakeTheChange
@votegsd
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50yrs from the 1972 General Strike & as we go into the biggest cost of living crisis in decades we do well to mark the efforts of those who fought for better rights for people like my Dad, a Dockyard worker for 40 years & to understand the struggles of many working families today
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Before it’s too late will they apologise to 🇬🇮? The disciplinary charges against Rodri & Morata for their “Gibraltar Español” chants as confirmed by
@UEFAcom
today include bringing the game into disrepute, violating the rules of conduct & using the event for a manifestation of a
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So they’ve both gone to Uni. I’m happy & sad at the same time ❤️💙❤️ & immensely proud of these two
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Terribly sad & devastating news of two young Gibraltarians lost today. My heart goes out to the families. In our thoughts
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Really sad news about Manoj Nagrani. Taken way too early and can hardly believe it is true. Always gentle. In my thoughts friend
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Political differences aside this 👇from
@AranchaGlezLaya
is “un detalle” & a welcome/ supportive statement which I’m sure is reciprocated here in respect of those who have died in Spain & Spanish essential workers
Dear
@FabianPicardo
I want 2 express our solidarity with all Gibraltarians who are fighting
#covid19
as are Spaniards - we all hope that with the vaccines and the observance of recommendations from public authorities the pandemic will soon be behind us 🤝
@MAECgob
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I cannot believe she’s 21 today! ❤️ - two selfies separated by more than 20yrs 😀🎂
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Announcing Shadow Ministerial responsibilities today: Joelle Ladislaus -Health & Justice (including public health; emergency services, civil contingencies, fire, police, customs & borders & coastguard)
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As
@elliottphillips
said on
@GBCNewsroom
ystrdy I was offered the COVID
#vaccine
as LOTO. I said I’d wait my turn when the vaccine is offered to my age group. There are plenty of vulnerable people in our community who should get it first & vaccines are scarce. That’s the priority
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#Gibraltar
should seek exemption from any 14 day
#quarantine
rules on British citizens arriving in UK. It would affect hundreds of our returning
#students
& would hinder business or UK tourism to Gib. Passengers from Channel Isls & Ireland are expected to be exempt. We should too
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Real privilege to have been elected GSD Leader. My thanks to everyone who participated. Let's now go forward united together. New beginning
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Spain’s decision to stop Gibraltar flag being displayed at an international cricket competition in Malaga is an act of old Spain that is out of place with international respect for our rights as a people & our place in the modern global community. Message to Spain: 👉 🇬🇮🇬🇮🇬🇮
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No surprises on 12 October election announcement. We are ready & have been for some time. The waiting is over for everyone who wants change. We are ready for Govt & will set out our programme to get Gibraltar back on track & deliver a bright future
#MakeTheChange
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Questions like this get asked when there’s no sense of history or rights of peoples. Modern Argentina was founded in 1816. The first British settlement in Falkands was in 1765. It’s not now about State land grabs. The future of the
#Falklands
is for the people who live there.
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A manifestation of abuse of power which is nothing short of a scandal. The
#GSLP
Govt’s Inquiries Bill seeks to hijack the process in mid-flight. It is accompanied by a
#misinformation
campaign from the Govt but people are seeing the
#truth
behind all this
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So when the Spanish navy gives audio recorded orders that assert sovereignty, jurisdiction or control over our waters the UK & Governor response is that there was no incursion? The level of UK disengagement on Gibraltar is unreal sometimes. And the Rock is flat too...
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Wow on missing the point…but go figure on the motivation…in 21 months since May 2021 Benzaquen has billed Govt over £300,000 to draft one law. He charged £57,850 just LAST month. Am sure that’s got nothing to do with his attacks on the Opposition 🤡 Musica Maestro
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The craziness of the Spanish extreme right calling for frontier closure & protesting our “invasion.” Gibraltar provides major investment & wealth for the region & thousands of jobs for Spanish citizens. This is just 17th century attitudes. And yes this is
#OurLand
🇬🇮
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Let’s keep to the real issues and not fall into the misinformation game of Mr Picardo. This is about HIS conflicts of interest, how he’s been unable to contain them & how he’s passed a law in his self-interest. What next?
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The new rules being applied by Spain on the passage of Gibraltar ambulances at the frontier is a dangerous & unacceptable development that can have a real & detrimental effect on health & lives. This needs a resolution now.
#Ambulances
can’t be treated like commercial vehicles
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Thanks to all for your best wishes and messages on my recovery. Much appreciated. On the right track. Onwards & upwards
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We won’t allow the truth to be buried. There’s still time for the Govt to back away. It shouldn’t use the new powers it has grabbed for itself to undermine the Inquiry or its public nature. What’s happened so far is an assault on good governance carried out by Mr Picardo aided by
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Boris where are you? The stark reference to
#Gibraltar
in the EU-UK deal contrasts sharply with the triumphalism of the British press & Govt. If Gib - the most European UK territory doesn’t get a safe & beneficial deal too this will have been a failure. & Brexit won’t be “done”
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Suspending a worker for expressing a view that conflicted with Chief Minister is outrageous. Govt doesn’t need protecting from lawful/legitimate comment. We can’t have a culture of fear & a Govt that silences critics. This is not the Gibraltar I want.
#FreedomOfSpeech
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Louis Triay was an absolute legend. In his stellar career over 7 decades he excelled in law, sport & politics. Minister for Port in 60s he was one of the pioneers of our finance centre. Charismatic; a real presence & larger than life till the end. Zest for life always. Friend RIP
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Publishing letter we delivered to Governor on
#Inquiries
Act setting out our deep concerns on new law. It would be a very serious development for Govt to now misuse these powers in McGrail Inquiry when Mr Picardo’s conduct is under scrutiny. We will fight on against this scandal
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Eric Rowbottom just showed us what sheer determination, guts and pure will-power look like. Wow just wow
@gibwheels
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If you vote GSD you don’t “get Andorra”. This is the usual from Mr Picardo. When he resorts to lies he’s got nothing left. Nothing, nothing at all except a desperate attempt to retain power
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Will be meeting with HE the Governor at 10am tomorrow to convey to him our views on the Inquiries Bill. He was already consulted by Govt on the Bill so we’ve asked to see him so that he formally has our views too
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For personal reasons my good friend
@elliottphillips
won’t be seeking re-election. His statement👇. My thanks for his loyalty & hard work over so many years. He’ll come back to front line politics I’m sure. Still has a lot to give. Really grateful for his continuing support
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La Linea €7.2M cost to reconstruct new football stadium. Gibraltar £100M stadium/commercial project! GSD will not spend savers monies on new stadium. There is a better way.
#MakeTheChange
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Is this about protecting Gibraltar or protecting Mr Picardo? McGrail Inquiry should do its job without interference from the State. The Chairman has already ruled against the Government when it tried to exclude evidence on public interest grounds. New law shouldn’t be used to
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We launch our 24-point
#AntiCorruption
programme - a plan to deliver value for money, transparency & standards. Waste of your money hurts you & your families. Special interests need to be controlled. Let’s clean it up & get Gibraltar
#BackOnTrack
- Here’s 4 of those measures 👉
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ONE person earning TWO salaries & employed by GSLP in TWO public posts in Health Ministry & Care Agency. Neither post advertised. Total package in excess of £160,000.
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Why we need transparency & why the GSLP won’t give it to you. The stone-walling of information. Transparency GSLP style…
#MakeTheChange
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Mr Picardo lied to you on Andorra. In
#FACT
he knows I specifically ruled out an Andorra solution for Gibraltar in his own presence. He’s even nodding when I say it. Check it out! Let’s get back to the real 2023 issues-No More
#Lies
@GBCTVGibraltar
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At 1120pm last night GSLP/Libs voted against our Motion to set up Public Accounts Committee to scrutinize Govt spending, contracts & financial practices. No surprises cos they benefit politically if less scrutiny. Worse still they say you voted for that lack of
#accountability
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Mr Picardo refuses to say whether
#MedDoc
were the lowest bidder for the Bella Vista & John Mack Wing £3MILLION contracts. Why?
#ValueForMoney
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The GSLP
#shambles
cheats you. No tender, invoices signed by Chief Minister; duplication of invoices; contractor paid twice & Govt didn’t even realise; no site visits to check the works. Wherever you look in the audit reports it confirms need for better controls on waste & abuse
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A 10% import duty on personal goods will hit working families directly. It’ll increase costs, reduce purchaser choice & won’t guarantee the passing on of business savings to consumers. Penalizing working people to
#buylocal
is not the way forward. Other incentives & assistance is
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Dolores O'Riordan; thank you for the music. Too young to pass at 46
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Deeply sad & shocked to hear of the passing away of
#HubertCorby
. He gave so much to his community. Hubert was a good friend & colleague for so long. For years he fondly called me El Niño in the GSD. Our condolences to his family. In our thoughts always-farewell Hubert RIP ❤️
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When we collectively emerge from this crisis I hope it makes us all appreciate & value what is good about life & act accordingly. As individuals we can all effect positive lasting societal
#change
not only to deal with socio-economic effects of
#COVID19
but to
#transform
thinking
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People want imagination, leadership, positivity; for politicians to embrace constructive criticism; listen & respond elegantly. Those who only react with vitriolic ridicule just show they have increasingly little to offer. It is time for a new style of politics. That is our offer
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It’s time to review COVID rules that were designed in 2020, in a totally different world environment & before the vaccine. 2yrs on we now need to move on & normalise our daily lives as much as possible. That makes sense socially, economically & for mental well-being
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Here’s the 2023 GSLP/Lib manifesto promise to you on McGrail Inquiry. What they didn’t tell you is that they’d pass a new law to give them powers to control how & if evidence is received or shown to the public. Is that what you voted for? Is that acting “properly” in the Inquiry?
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In apparently a “minor clarification” Government says some of the evidence that has been restricted by it on “national security” “public interest” grounds are in whattsaps between a director of 36North & a senior partner of Hassans. I see…
Had the Chairman previously refused to
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After 2 match cancellations in a week because of 15
#COVID
positive players from
@FC_Prishtina
it would be a travesty if the match wasn’t now awarded by
@UEFA
Control, Ethics & Disciplinary Body to
@LincolnRedImps
. The match forfeit rules are clear
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A bad day for democracy as Government seeks to ram through the Inquiries Bill that’ll give them new intrusive powers to affect McGrail Inquiry, the evidence that people will see or the public access to the Inquiry among other things. An assault on good governance
@GibChronicle
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Anyone watching the spectacle of a wounded Chief Minister prepared to take such criticism to pass the new Inquiries law in this way will be left with impression that whatever he fears in the McGrail Inquiry is much worse. What is there to hide? Why is he running scared?
#Inquiry
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Women & the vulnerable lost a champion today. Claire Borrell fought for so many years to protect the defenceless & was instrumental behind the setting up of Women in Need as a focal point shelter & home for women. Our thoughts with her family & thanks for her life of work. RIP
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We filed a Motion in Parliament to remove politically engineered delays blocking the emergence of further Principal Auditor’s reports. Also calling for a
#PublicAccounts
Committee. What has been seen in last 3wks shows the need for one more than ever.
#Accountability
- Your money
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You know you’re from Gibraltar when you keep saving your work every few seconds cos there might be a power cut.
#Pavlovian
.
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Passing laws in your own political self-interest. Will the new Inquiries Bill be used as a platform by Mr Picardo to sidestep the Judge of the McGrail Inquiry? The Govt will acquire new powers to suspend the Inquiry or restrict disclosure of information or public access to it.
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There’s a “jungle” of companies used by the GSLP/Libs behind which there are hundreds of millions of your pounds. These are the kind of answers we get when we ask questions…No more jungles
#MakeTheChange
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Luke Skywalker & his Stormtroopers open a perch up the Rock. Now that's a responsible way of spending your hard earned tax monies. How about we put the people's cash into the health service instead.
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When Joe Bossano, Peter Caruana & Fabian Picardo became Chief Ministers none of them had Ministerial experience. I was in Govt for 8yrs. We are a safe choice. I’m not Fabian Picardo & don’t want to be. That’s precisely the point we offer something different.
#MakeTheChange
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Can’t believe Mr Picardo was eulogising the GSLP past. I remember the past too & that’s not I want for Gibraltar - culture of fear; dead-end jobs; massive debt; millions stashed away in a jungle of companies; the politics of being with them or against them
#MakeTheChange
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Spanish PM Rajoy tells press he wants to discuss airport, fishing, environment, transparency, exchange of information and tobacco with Gib. Gib Govt is not prepared to tell you what it is discussing with Spain or give a "running commentary." May the farce be with you....
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Good luck
@DayleColeing
in your new horizons. Will be following & wishing you the best of success from your
#Gibraltar
The Rock From Gibraltar 🇬🇮⛰️
Glentoran Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of
@GibraltarFA
international Dayle Coleing from
@EuropaFC_Gib
!
💚
#GFC
|
#COYG
🐓
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The Motion brought by Mr Picardo to Parliament was an assault on the ability of citizens to express views, on democracy & on how Govt should exercise power. That’s why we walked out. It’s not the role of Parliament to come down like a hammer on lobby groups of ordinary citizens.
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Some stunning facts have emerged so far in
#McGrail
Inquiry. Out of respect for Inquiry process we’ve held back from commenting on evidence during the hearings. But when Inquiry is over & has reported there’ll be much to say on those issues & the need for change & reform. Great
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The EU Mandate to open negotiations on a Treaty for Gibraltar is unacceptable. It would give Spain economic & political controls which would be as good as handing the keys of Gibraltar over. There’s no way a deal can be done on that basis. This is our land & we decide our future
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Met Governor with Damon Bossino & Roy Clinton to convey our views on Inquiries Act. Meeting originally scheduled for 10am rescheduled to 4pm at request of Governor. In meantime Assent given. Changes nothing. New law is an assault on good governance. Compounded if powers misused
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Yesterday Mr Picardo said that there are “lawyers acting for Mr McGrail” that are members of the GSD Executive. This is a
#LIE
. Desperate times for a Chief Minister grasping for straws in wild defence.
#MakeTheChange
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Mr Picardo saying he would refuse to work with a GSD Govt on Brexit is the latest arrogant & desperate card of a CM that doesn’t know what else to say to distract from domestic failings & pressurise voters about how important he is to the process. He’s not indispensable 1/7
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Utter nonsense from desperate Mr Picardo. He passed a law to help himself in an Inquiry investigating his conduct. An ugly power-grab to sidestep the Judge. As that’s undeniable he tries to distract with the LIE that we asked for direct rule. Shameless -
#NoMoreLies
@GibChronicle
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Pedro Sanchez says he wants to make sure he can negotiate the future of Gibraltar with the UK. This continued demand for bilateralism must end. We need to be robust against that and not cede ground on issues fundamental to our rights as a people. Recognition & self-determination
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In Govt we would organize a festival that goes out to tender & financially makes sense and we won't have a Govt VVIP enclosure. Last year the festival lost 3.1M. That is unjustifiable. This is your money. Let's handle it better.
#youdeservebetter
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The demolition of the Caleta Hotel is an opportunity for a sensitive development which blends in with the
#aesthetics
of historic
#CatalanBay
. What is built can’t look as if it was in Gatwick North terminal. More imagination needed & answers to questions posed by
@dbossino
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