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Pedro Sanchez walks away from coalition talks as political breakdown raises concern of repeat election in Spain
A repeat election would plunge Spain’s young democracy into an unprecedented crisis as it would be the fourth in as many years
‘I will work hard for you’, promises Bill Anderson, the first ever Brit to serve on Mijas Council
What I do know is that parties will need to work together, whether in coalition or informally to move Mijas forward
Newly-elected Brit councillor hopeful of attempts to move past long standing rivalries of Spain’s politics
It comes after Ciudadanos continues to rule out any form of pacts with the PSOE on a national level, while the PSOE refuses to work with the Partido Popular either
Spain’s Andalucia won by PSOE in municipal elections as Vox decimated and PP take control of Costa del Sol
THE PSOE has achieved the largest share of Andalucia’s municipal votes, continuing its upward rise.The Socialist party achieved...
AND THEY’RE OFF: Expats across Spain head to the polls
Registered foreigners hold the key to elections in many key tourist resorts
Open letter from PP’s Javier Quero to people of Casares, as he bids to become mayor and ‘return Casares...
Dear Neighbours of Casares, Secadero and Casares Costa,
OPINION: Expats will make all the difference in tomorrow’s elections, both as candidates and in the polling booths
Above all, ensure you vote for the local team that best understands the wealth and diversity we bring to their towns
WE’VE GOT THE POWER! :Expats fill up the ballot lists for vital local elections – in which FINALLY foreigners...
Hundreds of foreigners have been included on the various political party lists in a bid to become councillors
People with intellectual disabilities in Spain win right to vote in EU elections
The law change will mean around 100,000 people who had previously been barred from voting in Spain will have their voting rights restored
Social media giant blocks Podemos days before election in Spain
The left-wing party had been using Whatsapp to connect with tens of thousands of supporters and deliver campaign messages ahead of April 28
Facebook cracks down on far-right networks ahead of Spain election
The bogus profiles had reached more than 1.5 million followers and generate almost 7.4 million interactions in only three months before being removed
Political leaders set for TV debate ahead of Spain’s election
Spain’s prime minister and PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez will appear on RTVE with the leaders of Podemos, the conservative Popular Party and centrist Citizens
Spain likely to call snap general election as Pedro Sanchez fails to get budget past Parliament
PP leader Pablo Casado, labelled the budget result a ‘a de facto confidence vote’ against Sanchez
WATCH: Feminists camp outside Andalucian parliament to protest FAR-RIGHT support of new government
https://twitter.com/msoledadperez/status/1085141318429540352HUNDREDS of feminist activists have gathered at the Andalucian parliament to protest against the far-right supported government...
FAR-RIGHT: Vox agrees coalition deal in Spain’s Andalucia to end 36-year Socialist rule
It marks the first time a far-right party has had a role in Spanish regional government since Franco died in 1975
Future of Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy under threat as opposition parties gain momentum at no-confidence motion debate
The decision of whether to oust Rajoy lies in the hands of just six MPs after the PNV have announced to side with the PSOE
OH, SNAP: Mariano Rajoy’s Spain government ‘hanging by a thread’ as allies give election ultimatum
A string of former PP leaders were convicted yesterday for a combined 351 years in prison
People’s Party would hold onto lead if Spain went to polls today
THE People’s Party (PP) would hold onto a slim lead if a general election was called this week, according to an official voting intention...
Mariano Rajoy’s Partido Popular would win Spain general election if it was held today
MARIANO Rajoy would win another four years as prime minister of Spain if a general election was held today.A new poll today shows ruling...
Brexit talks and Queen’s Speech delayed while Theresa May claims EU divorce plans on track
The setbacks comes as she is still attempting to secure a deal with the Northern Irish DUP
Theresa May forms new government with controversial DUP and vows to deliver Brexit
The DUP are staunchly against gay marriage and abortion
Theresa May says she will not resign after shock election failure
Labour have said they will be ready to govern
BREAKING: UK election ends in hung parliament as Conservatives fail to reach overall majority
There are calls for Theresa May to resign
BREAKING: Exit polls in UK election suggest hung parliament in disaster for Theresa May
It could spell trouble for Theresa May
BREAKING: Theresa May announces UK general election for June
The Tory leader also took the opportunity to take a dig at Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
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Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo meets Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt for Brexit and Iran crunch talks
After the talks with the leadership hopefuls, Picardo said he ‘wished both candidates all the best for next week’
