Petition · past parliament
We ask that Lord Howard´s remarks about Gibraltar are withdrawn
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Lord Howard´s remarks about Gibraltar are counter-productive during a period of sensitive negotiations. They are already in Spanish newspapers and have the potential to cause a deterioration in the relations between the UK and Spain, leaving British citizens there in a vulnerable position
I quote a headline from EL Mundo, one of Spain´s largest newspapers. El ex líder conservador Michael Howard asegura que May iría a la guerra para defender Gibraltar.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 2 Apr 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Apr 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Apr 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.