Erin Seils| Reporter The Catalan parliament has declared independence from Spain. This motion was approved by Catalan MPs with 70 in favour, 10 against, and two abstentions in the 135-seat chamber. Some have shown their support for the movement – Finnish MP Mikko Kärnä, tweeted shortly after the declaration was made: Congratulations to the independent Republic of #Catalonia. Next week I will submit a motion to
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Scots For Catalonia
Rio Jordan | Reporter As you may know, over the few weeks, the region of Catalonia in Spain has made attempts to become an independent nation, but the Spanish government has shown their disapproval in a number of ways. In recent weeks, the SNP party have spoken out to the Spanish government, urging them to respect the Catalans’ wish to become independent. Nicola Sturgeon spoke out