Britain Weighs Legal Action Against Spain On Gibraltar -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Britain warned Spain on Monday it might take legal action to try to force Madrid to abandon tighter controls at the border with the contested British overseas territory of Gibraltar in what it called an "unprecedented" step against a European ally.
The warning coincided with the departure of a British warship for Gibraltar, played down by the British and Spanish governments as part of a long planned, routine exercise but which underscored heightened tensions over the territory.
A spokesman for Prime Minister David Cameron said the Spanish border checks, imposed after Gibraltar created an artificial reef which Spain said blocked its fishing vessels, were "disproportionate" and "politically motivated".
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More News On The British - Spanish Dispute Over Gibraltar
Gibraltar tensions soar as UK threatens legal action over border checks and HMS Illustrious sets sail for Med -- The Independent
Gibraltar row: UK considering 'unprecedented' legal action -- BBC
Britain 'seriously considering' legal action against Spain over Gibraltar -- The Telegraph
Royal Navy taskforce sets sail ahead of Gibraltar visit -- BBC
Rue, Britannia: British warships sent to Med amid Gibraltar dispute -- Washington Times
Gibraltar row heats up as Spain, Britain make threats -- AFP
Spain will not back down on Gibraltar border controls - Foreign ministry -- Reuters
Spain Tells Britain It Will Not Reverse Gibraltar Controls -- FOX News
Gibraltar: Territory controls access to entire Mediterranean -- Gulf News/Daily Telegraph
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