Police deployed outside parliamentpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 10 October 2017
Catalan police have been posted outside parliament in Barcelona, sealing off the grounds to the public.
Image source, ReutersSummary
Catalan President Carles Puigdemont says he will deliver on independence vote
He asks parliament to suspend the result of the referendum to enable talks
The disputed 1 October vote saw mass protests and violence between national police and demonstrators
Madrid says the vote was illegal and has promised to block any move towards secession
Catalan police are posted outside parliament in Barcelona, sealing off the grounds to the public
Police deployed outside parliamentpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 10 October 2017
Image source, ReutersWelcome to live coveragepublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 10 October 2017
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont is due to announce his plans for the future of the province in just an hour's time - amid growing pressure to drop plans to break away from Spain.
But there is speculation he may announce a unilateral declaration of independence following Catalonia's disputed referendum.
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