Gibraltarians Vote to Maintain British Rule

World | November 8, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Voters in Gibraltar rejected overwhelmingly a British plan to share sovereignty of the disputed colony with Spain, official results show, but London swiftly reiterated its support for a deal. Almost 99 percent voted to reject the plan in a referendum that was not being officially recognized by London or Madrid. Turnout in Thursday's vote was 88 percent. Britain said on Friday that the result was "no surprise" and added that there can be "no stable future" for the territory while a dispute with Madrid continues.

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