Rumours of an imminent deal with the European Union over the post-Brexit status of Gibraltar have permitted some satisfyingly retro talk of red lines crossed and sovereignty compromised. Following the successful negotiation of the Windsor framework for Northern Ireland, opportunities for this kind of stuff are now few and far between.
There have been numerous tortuous rounds of talks between Britain and the EU since Brexit anachronistically marooned Gibraltar outside the Schengen area. But the appointment of David Cameron as foreign secretary, and the proximity of June's European elections, appear to have focused minds on reaching a deal before the disruption entailed by a new European Commission and intake of MEPs.
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