They have a better mandate than UK leaving the EU:
92% pro, from a 43% turnout = 39.56% of the electorate in favour of Catalan independence.
Compare to 52% of 72% = 37.44% of the electorate in favour of Brexit.
92% pro, from a 43% turnout = 39.56% of the electorate in favour of Catalan independence.
Compare to 52% of 72% = 37.44% of the electorate in favour of Brexit.
As someone born in Barcelona, with dual Spanish/British nationality, all I can say with certainty is that I’m deeply saddened to lose not one, but possibly now two connections to my European neighbours.
Someone doesn’t agree I am deeply saddened?!