Catalan Independence Referendum Explained

Catalonia today went to the polls to decide whether to be an independent country from Spain. But Madrid are suppressing the vote. Here's all you need to know. #Votarem! Subscribe for more political content: https://goo.gl/bdtZLo Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/tVfVDz Check out my Podcast: https://goo.gl/URpLDX You can listen to it here on iTunes: https://goo.gl/MKtuyc What's happening in Catalonia, the north east region of Spain? They're trying to have a referendum to become an independent country. But the Spanish police are trying to stop people from voting by seizing ballot papers and blocking polling stations. 70% of Catalan people want to be able to have this vote, but what happens when a democracy isn't allowed to be a democracy? If you have a suggestion for a story send me an email at [email protected]. Like me on Facebook:   / rhymingwithoranges   Follow me on Twitter:   / jazzajohn