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Reconnecting Britain for our security and prosperity: Foreign Secretary David Lammy's statement
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David Lammy outlined his priorities following his appointment as Foreign Secretary on 5 July 2024.
Writing in The Local Europe ahead of his trip to Germany, Poland and Sweden, the Foreign Secretary looks forward to Britain reconnecting with European...
Gibraltar travel advice
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Guidance for British people on how to travel safely in Gibraltar.
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Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory. The Office of the Governor supports the Governor and Commander-in-Chief in carrying out his constitutional role and duties as His Majesty’s Representative in Gibraltar.
The Governor has special responsibilities for the conduct in Gibraltar of:
- external affairs
- defence
- internal security
- certain functions in relation to public offices
There is no formal British consular representation in Gibraltar and the local authorities deal with all requests for consular assistance.