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Catalonia’s left shouldn’t sell out to the right in its quest for independence | Luke Stobart | Comment is free | The Guardian

Catalonia

Catalonia’s left shouldn’t sell out to the right in its quest for independence

Luke Stobart

 

The recent Catalan elections show strong support for independence-minded
politicians. But progressives must beware their cause being hijacked by
conservative nationalists 

 

  

Artur Mas, the rightwing president of Catalonia, is claiming a victory
for the independence movement after elections on 27 September.
Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images