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Generational contest pits former deputy PM Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría against Pablo Casado
Sáenz de Santamaría and Cospedal seen as frontrunners for People’s party leadership
Session on Thursday could see the region formally declare independence from Spain
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is the main go-to person
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