Rajoy turns down King’s invitation to form a new Spanish government Socialist PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez will now be given the opportunity to form a coalition of other left-wing parties 23 Jan, 2016 @ 15:36 Lead·National News·Politics
Pablo Iglesias tells king he will demand deputy prime minister role in government Podemos leader prepared to enter left-wing 'coalition of change' with PSOE and IU 22 Jan, 2016 @ 13:38 Lead·Politics
25,000 jobs to be created in Campo de Gibraltar in next four years Promises made that €70 million would be made available to the area in the next budget if the PP remains in central government 12 Jan, 2016 @ 10:30 Cadiz
Spain’s political chaos continues Catalan upheaval is a reflection of political unrest throughout Spain 9 Jan, 2016 @ 11:03 Mario Alegria - Our Man in Madrid
Spain’s politicians have one week to form a government or risk forcing a second general election As Mariano Rajoy is shunned by all corners, PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez holds Spain’s political fate in his hands 5 Jan, 2016 @ 14:35 Lead·National News·Politics
Mariano Rajoy meets Pablo Iglesias and Albert Rivera for crunch talks Podemos general secretary expected to reject pact with the PP 28 Dec, 2015 @ 12:06 Lead·Politics
PP proposes end to foreign film and television dubbing Mariano Rajoy’s PP party wants to end dubbing for all film and TV shows 27 Dec, 2015 @ 11:58 La Cultura
Feliz Navidad from Spain’s new political era… and all at the Olive Press Nativity scene for a miraculous new birth in Spanish politics 23 Dec, 2015 @ 12:38 Lead·Politics
Mariano Rajoy seeks pact by offering PSOE Spanish constitutional reform PP leader attempts to thrash out deal as he prepares for meeting with PSOE head Pedro Sanchez 23 Dec, 2015 @ 10:36 Lead·Politics
ELECTION OVERVIEW: Podemos rock Spanish politics but unclear future looms New dawn for Spain as anti-corruption parties Podemos and Ciudadanos smash the PSOE/PP duopoly 21 Dec, 2015 @ 21:42 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: PSOE hit hard in Costa del Sol seat as Podemos eat into vote Podemos come third in Casares Costa constitiuency with Ciudadanos fourth 20 Dec, 2015 @ 21:39 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Second exit poll shows Podemos winning up to 74 seats PSOE set for worst results in Andalucia since democracy returned 20 Dec, 2015 @ 21:00 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Voting numbers down from 2011 By 14.00 on Sunday, 37.02% of the 36.5 million Spaniards registered to vote had cast their ballot 20 Dec, 2015 @ 17:15 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Costa del Sol voters go to the polls Exit polls shows 60% of voters opting for Ciudadanos and Podemos 20 Dec, 2015 @ 14:33 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Millions vote as Spain’s new political era dawns SPAIN’S political leaders have cast their votes as the country heads to the polls for a landmark general election. A high turnout is expected, with 20 Dec, 2015 @ 13:01 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Campaigning ends as Spain prepares for landmark vote Spain prepares for a general election that will see Ciudadanos and Podemos challenge the PSOE and PP 19 Dec, 2015 @ 18:51 Lead·Politics
Ganging up There is everything to play for in the run-up to the elections 19 Dec, 2015 @ 10:15 Mario Alegria - Our Man in Madrid·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Mariano Rajoy thanks public for support after assault PP leader denies PSOE possible pact with or without Pedro Sanchez 18 Dec, 2015 @ 10:58 Lead·Politics
Film, music, theatre and art worlds unite to battle PP’s tax on tickets Mariano Rajoy’s party raised the tax from 8% to 21% in 2012 17 Dec, 2015 @ 16:41 La Cultura
‘I’m glad I did it’, says youth who punched Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy PP leader receives backing from PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez following assault 17 Dec, 2015 @ 10:09 Lead·National News·Politics
VIDEO: Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy attacked by youth The Prime Minister was punched in the face and his glasses broke 16 Dec, 2015 @ 20:51 Featured·Politics
VIDEO: Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy punched in face by attacker during election walkabout The man approached Mariano Rajoy with the excuse of asking for a picture and then turned and punched him in the face 16 Dec, 2015 @ 20:45 National News
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Defiant Pedro Sanchez not sorry for Mariano Rajoy attacks PEDRO Sanchez refused to apologise for the tone and content of his attack on Mariano Rajoy during Monday night’s head-to-head general election debate. During the 16 Dec, 2015 @ 10:08 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Pedro Sanchez slams Mariano Rajoy over corruption PSOE leader attacks prime minister over links to disgraced PP treasurer Luis Barcenas 15 Dec, 2015 @ 10:30 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Poll shows big losses for PP and PSOE Poll for El Mundo shows PSOE to suffer Andalucian losses with PP dropping in Madrid and Valencia 14 Dec, 2015 @ 15:33 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: New poll keeps PP ahead of PSOE Podemos and Ciudadanos tied on 60 seats each according to Metroscopia poll 14 Dec, 2015 @ 10:14 Lead·Politics