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Is Spain’s PM next for eviction?

October 6, 2026·25 min
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Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election, after losing a key vote on his housing reforms. Protests have been rocking the country since an 87-year-old woman was evicted on a stretcher. Sánchez is gambling that he can leverage the national fury to strengthen his party’s position, but could it backfire?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: David Sharrock, Madrid correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producers: Paige Reynolds, Olivia CaseWe want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez: I am calling an early electionClips: The Guardian, ABC News, BBC, France 24, Democracy Now, BBC, CBS News, Deutsche WellePhoto: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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