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PM calls Spain with 'serious concerns' over Gibraltar PM has 'constructive' call with Spain over Gibraltar
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David Cameron has contacted Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy about the situation at the border with Gibraltar. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has offered to reduce controls at the Gibraltar border following a phone call with David Cameron, Number 10 has said.
The prime minister called Mr Rajoy to express "serious concerns", Number 10's press office said. Earlier, the prime minister said he had conducted a "constructive" conversation with Mr Rajoy.
The move follows a formal protest from Britain's ambassador to Spain over the "disproportionate" checks at the border of the British territory last weekend. Mr Cameron had called to express his "serious concerns", Number 10's press office said.
Spain was accused of behaving like North Korea after proposing to levy border crossing fees. It came after a formal protest from Britain's ambassador to Spain over the "disproportionate" border checks.
Tensions escalated last weekend after increased vehicle checks caused major delays for tourists and locals.
Spain has also said it is considering a new 50 euro (£43) fee to cross the border with the British territory.
'Constructive call'
After making a bid to ease tensions over the telephone, Mr Cameron said on Twitter: "Constructive call with Spain's PM Rajoy. I made clear my concerns re Gibraltar and that our position on sovereignty won't change".
Mr Cameron last spoke to Mr Rajoy about the situation in June, before the latest breakdown in relations.
Last weekend, Ambassador Giles Paxman sought an official explanation for Spanish threats to levy changes and to close airspace.
Mr Paxman visited the Spanish secretary of state for foreign affairs Gonzalo de Benito. The Foreign Office said Mr Paxman reiterated that the UK would stand "shoulder to shoulder" with Gibraltar in the face of threats from Spain.