THE UK has reached a “historic” agreement over the border between Gibraltar and Spain – paving the way to a final post-Brexit deal with the EU.

Gibraltar’s chief minister Fabian Picardo hailed the deal between the two nations as a “historic agreement”.

Posting a message on X, Mr Picardo said: “An agreement for the future relationship between the EU and the UK in relation to Gibraltar is now a reality.

“It is a historic agreement.”

David Lammy added that the Government had “ensured Gibraltar’s interests” with the border deal.

In a message on X, the Foreign Secretary said: “Gibraltar’s economy and way of life was under threat.

“Today we have secured a practical solution which safeguards sovereignty, jobs and growth.

“Working in lockstep with Fabian Picardo we have ensured Gibraltar’s interests – as part of the UK family – are at the heart of this agreement.”

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen also welcomed the deal.

She added: “It safeguards the integrity of Schengen and the Single Market, while ensuring stability, legal certainty and prosperity for the region.”

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