Gibraltar's border with Spain had been in doubt. Credit: PA
Gibraltar's border with Spain will remain open following the end of the Brexit transition period after the UK and European Union agreed a draft deal.
Gibraltar, whose sovereignty is disputed by Spain and Britain, will remain subject to the rule of the free-travel Schengen area, Spain’s foreign minister said.
Arancha Gonzalez Laya announced that the “agreement in principle” means people in Gibraltar “can breathe a sigh of relief”.
She said that further details on the agreement would be published in the New Year.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: “Today, working side by side with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, and following intensive discussions with the Spanish government, we reached agreement on a political framework to form the basis of a separate treaty between the UK and the EU regarding Gibraltar.