The National is in Catalonia as it marks five years since its independence referendum on October 1, 2017. What has changed in the independence movement since then, and what’s next for Catalonia? Ben Wray presents a series of exclusive special reports, starting today and running until Monday.
FIVE years ago tomorrow, an independence referendum which rocked Spain and sent shockwaves around the world took place in Catalonia.
The referendum was held despite fierce opposition from the Spanish state, with police sent into polling stations to beat voters and seize ballot boxes.
