Brexit fury: How British admiral claimed ‘we could cripple Spain’ amid Gibraltar row

BREXIT talks over Gibraltar have descended into chaos as the territory's future presents a huge sticking point for the EU, Spain and the UK. But while debate around the Rock's status has erupted this week, the issue has created a historical void between London and Madrid, with a British admiral even claiming UK forces could "cripple Spain" in a contest for control of the region.