Màiri Dhòmhnallach: Fois agus sìth air sràidean Bharcelona – fhad’s a tha thu air taobh Riaghaltas na Spàinn
Sunday saw 350,000 people take to the streets of Barcelona in protest at the Catalan government’s plan to announce its steps towards achieving its goal of independence this week. In response, Spain’s Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, announced his intention to do whatever it takes to “protect Spain’s integrity”. In this week’s column, Màiri Dhòmhnallach examines why the Spanish Government’s tactics of fear and intimidation should be a concern for us all.