Will the UK Ever Return Gibraltar to Spain? (2002)

Returning the Rock (2002): It s 300 years since Gibraltar was handed over to the British, and controversy has erupted between Spain and Britain once again. Subscribe to Journeyman here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures The colony of just 6.5. sq km has been in British hands since the early 18th century. It was an important staging post for the Empire, and played a vital role in both world wars. On 14 occasions the rock has come under siege from Spain, but Britain has always clung on to its colony. "Spain has never liked the fact that they lost Gibraltar and have consequently made difficulties" says the Governor of Gibraltar. Now the strategic importance has declined, and with Britain and Spain partners in the EU, the British government views it as an anachronism. "There is enormous room for Anglo Spanish relations that for many years have been conditioned by the claim on Gibraltar, " says Alberto Aza. For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/film/1284 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures ABC Australia - Ref. 1284