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PP doubles vote in blow to Socialist central government
Move by capital’s leader to dissolve assembly underscores divisions among Spain’s centre-right
Ciudadanos party promised role in moving to ‘new normality’ in exchange for backing coronavirus state of alert
First woman to head main nationwide party must revive its fortunes after disastrous election
King’s decision comes after two days of consultations with leaders of 18 parties
Pedro Sánchez’s party wins most seats but falls short of a majority
Lack of support leaves caretaker PM without plausible path to power
Two opposition lawmakers quit over veto on working with prime minister Pedro Sánchez
Fledgling party closes in on becoming one of country’s two largest political forces
PM Pedro Sánchez also has coalition options after defeating fragmented rightwing challenge
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