Second attempt to make jailed Catalan activist regional president

A jailed Catalan pro-independence activist was today proposed as the new regional president for a second time despite a failed first attempt.

Jordi Sanchez was remanded in custody in October pending charges of sedition over last year's Catalan independence bid.

The president of the Catalan parliament, Roger Torrent, tweeted: "I propose the deputy Jordi Sanchez as candidate for the nomination. He is the one who gathers the most support."