Spain’s PM Rajoy urges Senate to support proposal on Article 155

Spain’s PM Rajoy is on the wires now, via Reuters, speaking before the Parliament.

Key Points:

Asks Spanish Senate to support proposal on Article 155

Situation is exceptional

Referendum in Catalonia was illegal

Catalans propose elections instead of declaring independence

Catalans want Madrid to suspend 155, help free jailed activists

Catalans said to send emissary to Madrid to plead for a deal

Ready to pull back if they get concessions from Madrid