Italy’s turn: wealthy regions vote for greater autonomy

Lombardy and Veneto’s presidents say they want ‘fairer’ tax distribution, not full independence

For the first time Lombardy's citizens could use an app to vote in Sunday's referendum
(Image credit: Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Images)

As the fall-out from Catalonia’s independence referendum continues, two of Italy’s wealthiest regions have voted for more say over how they are governed.

Who is voting for what?

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