Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87
The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.
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The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.
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