Inside Story - How Will Spain Deal with Catalonia's Separatist Campaign?

'Illegal' and 'irresponsible'. Those are the words of the Spanish Deputy Prime Minister who condemned Catalonia's leaders for Sunday's controversial secession referendum. Tens of thousands of Catalans turned out to vote. That led to violent scenes in some parts of Barcelona, when Spanish national police - sent from outside the region - tried to shut down polling stations and confiscate ballots.

In Madrid, the central government said police acted with 'professionalism' and in a 'proportionate way'. So, what does the future hold for Catalonia and Spain?

Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam | Guests: Enric Martinez-Herrera - Political Analyst; Luke Stobart - Barcelona based writer