Canvey's unique geography puts it in the strange position of being on the one hand dependent on the surrounding water for its identity, and to some extent economy, and on the other hand always at risk of being submerged again.

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It was as foreign minister in the 1990s that Mr Barroso staked out his position as an Atlanticist, arguing that Portugal was bound by geography and history to maintain strong links with Britain and the United States.

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"We do have network issues in south and west Wales because of our geography, but we continue to work closely with our national network team to improve our position, " Mr Kelly said.

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