Spanish PM rejects Catalan calls for greater tax powers

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Spanish PM rejects Catalan calls for greater tax powers

Move could push north-eastern region towards demanding independence as polls show separatist support climbingThe Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, roundly rejected attempts by the Catalan government to win greater tax-raising powers on Thursday‚ potentially pushing the wealthy north-eastern region towards demanding independence. Afterwards the Catalan regional leader, Artur Mas, said: “A historic opportunity has been lost.