Treaty gives businesses certainty, regardless of who's in power in Spain, says Gemma Arias Vasquez

Minister Gemma Arias Vasquez, has told the Labour Party Conference the Treaty gives Gibraltar’s businesses certainty over the movement of goods regardless of which political party is in power in Spain.

Addressing the Gibraltar reception Liverpool, Ms Arias Vasquez said goods could now move with an outcome that did not depend on the “political colour” of the Spanish Government.

Ms Arias-Vasquez also signalled continuity with the GSLP’s traditional social policies as she prepares to succeed Fabian Picardo as Chief Minister.

She said she wanted to continue policies aimed at improving everyday life, highlighting affordable housing, education and healthcare.

The Minister also pointed to Gibraltar’s free social care system, describing care provided free at the point of delivery as “the right” model and highlighting the recent opening of a new residential care home.