Britain’s military base on Gibraltar faces inspections from Spanish officers under new post-Brexit rule

BRITAIN’S military base on Gibraltar faces inspections from Spanish officers under a new post-Brexit rule.

The cops, working on behalf of the European Union, will have the right to board our warships and inspect RAF planes.

The move is all part of a “special procedure” to maintain the single market.

But opponents will see it as a major giveaway on sovereignty.

Spain will be given notice when weapons are moved to the base.

But British officials will be able to accompany the inspectors as part of the Brexit border treaty.

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Mark Francois, shadow Defence Minister said: “We would never contemplate sharing sovereignty over RAF Lossiemouth.

“It is where we base our Typhoon interceptors.

“Or RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, or indeed RAF Mount Pleasant, in the Falklands.

“So why on earth should we share control of this vital airfield with Spain?”