It looks good for Gibraltar. I'm pleased about that - firstly, because I felt the referendum suit showed no consideration for Gibraltar, and secondly because in the 70s I used to hang around with some Gibraltarian friends from time-to-time (who have long since either retired back there or, sadly, died). I do wonder where this leaves the long-term position of Gibraltar's relationship with the UK?My understanding is that Cyprus is different. There are just the UK sovereign bases there which are a hangover from the days of British administration that ended in 1960? It always seemed a shame that Cyprus couldn't join the EU as a united country, given nearly 65% of the population in the Turkish part voted in favour in the 2004 referendum - but over 75% in the Greek Republic of Cyprus rejected it - an overwhelming vote against, so no ambiguity there!If Brexit is a problem for the UK bases in Cyprus then that's tough, the government created its own problem (but in practice I doubt it is an issue).
Michael Ixer ● 1944d