GIBRALTAR CALLS FOR SELF-DETERMINATION

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 12:44

Gibraltar marked its first proper National Day celebration since 2019 on Sunday and for many it had been a long time coming. The Rock and its people were decked in red and white, the colours of Gibraltar, while the blue of the Union Jack was also present in many areas. The people of Gibraltar celebrated in style.

PANDEMIC
In 2020 and 2021 the political rally at Casemates fell casualty to the pandemic. This was to be expected at a time when gatherings and parties were infamous for spreading the disease. When people met their friends and relatives for lunch or dinner it was in smaller groups and taking the necessary precautions. The political rally did not take place and instead celebrations were subject to a series of rules including numbers per table, social distancing and protection of the elderly and vulnerable.

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  • Chief Minister addressing the rally
    Chief Minister addressing the rally
  • Foreign Secretary James Cleverly MP
    Foreign Secretary James Cleverly MP
  • Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP
    Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP