Leader of Spain's Socialists says new elections unavoidable

Reuters

MADRID (Reuters) - The leader of Spain's Socialist party Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday said a new general election in Spain was unavoidable as he lacked the support to seek a new confidence vote in parliament to become Prime Minister. Acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy had previously said he also lacked support to seek a parliamentary majority, thus leaving Spain's King Felipe with no other solution than dissolving the lower house and calling a new general election. (Reporting by Julien Toyer; Editing by Sarah White)