Italy's two richest regions claim victory in autonomy votes

The presidents of Italy's wealthy northern regions of Veneto and Lombardy have claimed victory in autonomy referendums that seek to grab additional powers and tax revenue from Rome.

Italy's two richest regions claim victory in autonomy votes

The presidents of Italy's wealthy northern regions of Veneto and Lombardy have claimed victory in autonomy referendums that seek to grab additional powers and tax revenue from Rome.

The votes were non-binding, but the leaders of the neighbouring regions hope to leverage strong turnout in talks with Italy's centre-left government.

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