ninjasta:
The UK will not recognise the Catalan
parliament's decision to declare independence
from Spain, Downing Street says.
Theresa May's official spokesman said the
declaration was based on a vote that had been
declared illegal.
He added that the UK wanted to see the unity of
Spain preserved.
The Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare
independence from Spain, while the Spanish
parliament has approved direct rule over the region.
Catalan independence crisis escalates
What powers does Catalonia have?
Moment Catalans declare independence - BBC
News
The UK prime minister's spokesman said in a
statement: "The UK does not and will not recognise
the unilateral declaration of independence made by
the Catalan regional parliament."
"It is based on a vote that was declared illegal by
the Spanish courts. We continue to want to see the
rule of law upheld, the Spanish constitution
respected, and Spanish unity preserved."
Catalan MPs backed the independence motion 70-10
in a ballot boycotted by the opposition.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy had told
senators direct rule was needed to return "law,
democracy and stability" to Catalonia.
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson earlier offered
his support to the Spanish PM.
After a meeting with Portugal's foreign minister in
Lisbon, he said: "We don't think, as far as we
understand the matter, that the referendum on
independence was well-founded in law.
"Therefore we remain very clear in our view that we
should uphold the constitutional integrity and
sovereignty of our Spanish friends and that's really
our commitment and our pledge."

source..
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41783238?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central

gypsey:
thank God! the queen of England will not behead me for calling britain a crooked country, those days are long gone! some european countries are beginning to see their crookedness. nowadays

NickD:

The UK are jokers they could exit from Europe with BREXIT and now another country have done theirs and they won't recognize it jokers.

Exclusive32:

That was the department of state and not Trump. remember when tillerson said USA will honor the Iran deal and trump did the opposite. remember when tillerson was saying USA will dialogue with north Korea and Trump was saying different thinks.

ivolt:


You have forgotten that Trump is "America First", he has no real
interest in world affairs safe for one that can bolster his image.
Moreover, I don't think has the power to unilaterally recognize
a country. The executive is the weakest of the US 3 arms of government.

hucienda:
It will be difficult for most countries to support 'cos they also dealing with secessionist movements in theirs - Scotland in the UK; Biafra in Nigeria; Lombardi, Corsica, Sicily in Italy etc.

gypsey:
Great! i am moving to Catalonia! i hear their women are very beautiful and sexy with big butts and breasts.

Bolustical:
You mean the same UK,US and other power that our brothers here in Nigeria are hoping will support them?

Adonbilivit!

ivolt:


There are no differences between the western European countries and Great Britain(none are saint or
benevolent).
The UK was just more successful in spreading their global dominance, that is why
Europe would rather the UK remain in the EU.

gypsey:
you may not be wrong, i suspect same.
not only these countries you have mentioned Above, i believe more and more countries may follow.

gypsey:
who gives a shiit! what the US or UK thinks! they are the most hypocritical and crooked countries on earth. they go about causing war and killing innocent women men and children and taking their resorces.
they also sell Arms to poor countries. coerce them into waging war against themselves so as to sell more Guns, bombs and grenades to them. they send innocent young American and biritish youths to their deaths in the name of the Army and fighting uneccerssary wars. while the children of their politicians are busy getting Educated so as to take over from were their crooked parents stopped.

Britain sell Arms to yemen, and the yemenis are killing children and women with these arms. even though they will be the first in line to preach peace and they also claim to be a member of united nation

Bolustical:
In International Politics, RECOGNITION (especially by the big powers) is the most important characteristic of a state as it boost the legitimacy of the government and provide avenue for international trade. This is what the likes of Kanu do not know, that the big powers in their own interests will not recognize the secession of any state any longer because of heir national interests.

And going by the stances of these powers as regards PALESTINE, the KURDS and now CATALONIA, I think those chanting secession here in Nigeria should see the hand writing on the wall.

Moreover, the last successful SECESSION that took place in 2011 (South Sudan) has created more humanitarian problems to the world than its intention of peace thus no one is ready to listen to anything secession or referendum.

PrecisionFx:





California are also agitating to leave American. California is the richest state/ region in America, Catalonia is also richest region in Spain.
Biafra is also the richest region in nigeria.

America do not want California to agitate more, that's why they announced they won't support Catalonia.


But independence is the most important thing. Gradually nations will accept the new country, many will agree to do business with them, many will refuse, but at the end of the day they will be accepted by all. EU, Uk n Us stand on the matter is not surprising. EU, UK n US also didn't support the Kurds referendum.

Do the math.

Bolustical:
In International Politics, RECOGNITION (especially by the big powers) is the most important characteristic of a state as it boost the legitimacy of the government and provide avenue for international trade. This is what the likes of Kanu do not know, that the big powers in their own interests will not recognize the secession of any state any longer because of heir national interests.

And going by the stances of these powers as regards PALESTINE, the KURDS and now CATALONIA, I think those chanting secession here in Nigeria should see the hand writing on the wall.

Moreover, the last successful SECESSION that took place in 2011 (South Sudan) has created more humanitarian problems to the world than its intention of peace thus no one is ready to listen to anything secession or referendum.

toyinjimoh:
why u de take panadol for another person headache

enemyofprogress:
when CIA come carry you now,you go begin cry and beg sey no be you talk am

TI1919:
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Martin0:


Hmmm I gbadu u
U will be a good politician to the people of ekwulobia I hope it come

gypsey:
No problemo! i will vote for you!

enemyofprogress:
Some people are just too wicked without conscience, selling fake rat poison despite recession, please don't be a victim.
Taste before you pay to ensure it is original.... Original is salty.

Martin0:



Yes not excluding africa

gypsey:
Africa is a third world country, it will take them 600 years to be like some european countries. sorry!

Martin0:


Ow it good u said some European countries
Meaning we are better that some

gypsey:
yes! some African countries are better than some european countries

bidierichie:
What is their (UK) problem?

Must you force people to stay together?

If you did not recognise their independence, are you feeding them?

Do they ask for your aid?

UK abeg park well and let Catalonia live in peace.

lindaayim:
Can't catalonia not recognize UK's brexit? just asking

martineverest:
UK is scared

I see Europe getting shattered... That's y EU remain silent


I see countries like wallonia, Sicily, Basques, corsica, bravaria, Lombardia,western Sahara, southern Cameron, Andalucia, canary Island, confederate states, Venice, piedmont, Quebec etc in next 5yrs