UK cross-party delegation to join Gibraltar’s National Day celebrations

National Day will once again see a cross-party delegation of Members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords arrive in Gibraltar on a working visit.

The delegation will have the opportunity to discuss current affairs in a briefing with the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister.

Fabian Picardo and Joseph Garcia will brief the MPs on discussions on the proposed Gibraltar treaty between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

The UK MPs will also participate in a number of events to mark Gibraltar National Day, including the political rally at Casemates.

The delegation will be led by the Chair of the All-Party Group on Gibraltar Amanda Martin MP.

Also from the Labour Party will be Matt Bishop, MP for Forest of Dean.

The Conservative Party contingent includes Lord Brady, Baroness Hooper, Lord Kempsell, and Martin Vickers.

Edward Morello represents the Lib Dems Lord Rogan is from the Ulster Unionist Party, and Baroness Butler-Sloss is a cross bencher.

Former Conservative MP and chair of the Group, Sir Bob Neill will be formally bestowed with the Freedom of the City today.