The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo KC MP, has written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the announcement of his resignation to thank him on behalf of the People of Gibraltar and His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar, for his support during the time he has held office as Prime Minister.

The Chief Minister wrote: 

“Throughout your time in office, your Government has maintained the steadfast support for Gibraltar that we have come to expect from successive British Governments. We are particularly grateful that, during your premiership, we have seen the agreement of the UK-EU Treaty relating to Gibraltar, establishing a framework for future prosperity and certainty whilst safeguarding the fundamental principles that matter most to the People of Gibraltar. In doing so, we have also worked together to protect the important equities of the MOD in Gibraltar which are as important to me, my Government and Gibraltar as a whole as I know they have been to you.

“The relationship between Gibraltar and the United Kingdom has continued to strengthen during your premiership and I am grateful for your commitment to ensuring that Gibraltar's interests have been properly understood and protected throughout the challenges and opportunities we have faced.

“I wish you every success and happiness in the future, both in your continued contribution to public life and in all your personal and professional endeavours going forward.

“Needless to say, you will always be welcome on The Rock.”