Gibraltar Gambit: UK sends warships to colony amid dispute with Spain (VIDEO)

It seems dark clouds are gathering over relations between the UK and Spain.

London's considering unprecedented legal action over Madrid's lengthy checks at the border into the British territory of Gibraltar.

Downing Street claims they're politically motivated. Royal Navy war ships are also expected to drop by the straight, although it's claimed on scheduled exercises.

Afshin Rattansi joins RT to share his opinion on this issue.