Just how British is Gibraltar?

Gibraltar is at the centre of continuing diplomatic tension between the UK and Spain. Recent weeks have seen big queues after border checks were stepped up causing major delays for tourists and residents.

There is talk that the Spanish will bring in a new charge on vehicles entering or leaving the British territory.

Its another example of the difficulties in the relationship between the two countries that dates back to 1713 when the peninsula was ceded to the British in a treaty.

Tom Burridge finds out just how British the Gibraltarian feel.

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