The UK and Spain are close to a deal on Gibraltar after Madrid demanded control of the British airport

Spain has accused Britain of being "penny-wise and pound-foolish" over Gibraltar. It claims Gibraltar was illegally seized by Spain 209 years ago. Madrid has demanded control of British airport after Gibraltar was seized. Gibraltar was taken by Spain in 1903 and is now a British-controlled territory.

Spanish Gibraltar airport demand threatens free movement deal. Madrid’s push for airport co-management complicates post-Brexit talks and risks deadlock in negotiations. Madrid's push to co-manage Madrid's airport in Gibraltar complicates negotiations. Spanish Gibraltar Airport in Gibraltar could be the key to post-EU negotiations.