Catalans wake up ready for independence vote

Catalans have spent the night sleeping in polling stations and on the streets outside in preparation for their independence referendum on Sunday (October 1). Spain and amp;#39;s central government have declared the vote illegal, but local governments remain insistent the vote will go ahead.

Reuters

October 1, 2017 17:04 IST

Catalans wake up ready for independence vote

Catalans have spent the night sleeping in polling stations and on the streets outside in preparation for their independence referendum on Sunday (October 1). Spain and amp;#39;s central government have declared the vote illegal, but local governments remain insistent the vote will go ahead.