The real question is why. First, consider that nobody can be deprived of their nationality. They would still be UK citizens no matter what country owns the pla

The real question is why. First, consider that nobody can be deprived of their nationality. They would still be UK citizens no matter what country owns the place. Now Gibraltar lives mostly on smuggling and money laundering, with a little tourism and the military. The military facilities are no longer very useful for the British. So what would they do there? There are more companies than inhabitants. Once the tax haven status disappears, all this income goes elsewhere. No more turning a blind eye for smuggling. Real state would suffer a big hit too. No wonder they want their town to stay British. But they don't have a say really. Not because we say so, but the UK government. Taking that kind of referenda seriously would be so silly as voting if... oh, wait!