Why are people taking the idea of a war with Spain seriously?

Nobody is taking it seriously and its old news.

We wouldn't use nukes even if they invaded Gibraltar; also we'd have some problems utilising our army beyond some marines. Larger economy? Yeah, this would be a helpful distraction from their (albeit rapidly healing) economic woes.

You seem unaware of how war works. We don't have to ask for permission from other countries to declare war.

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No one with two brain cells to rub together has taken the idea seriously, it is patently obvious that there won't be so much as a skirmish, let alone a war. And the UK possessing nuclear weapons is totally irrelevant, they'd never use them in a situation like this, as to do so would lead to another European or World War.

Spain doesn't have many allies.

Not saying we should, but if we used a nuclear weapon I'm not sure much else would happen, Spain doesn't have many allies.

On the contrary, Spain is a NATO member.

The UN and NATO would all assist Spain and attack a country that had just used nuclear weapons..

Those on the Left seem keen to say that they'd rather 'fight for Spain' and 'fight nationalism', whilst some of the right seem hellbent on proving themselves by beating Spain.

The statements made by senior Government officials have been taken ridiculously far out of context, everyone just needs to calm down, it's a non-issue.

Spain is not going to start a war with a country that has nuclear missiles, a larger army and reserve force, a larger population and economy.

We are also a member of NATO and the UN? The UN couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery, let alone attack a country.