Spanish PM calls snap election

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for next month.The decision comes days after tens of thousands of people took to the streets in protest at the country's housing crisis in the wake of the forcible eviction of an 87-year-old woman. The vote will be held on 29 November, and Mr Sanchez, 54, made the announcement during a televised national address.He argued that a broader progressive coalition would enable the country tackle some of its biggest challenges. Image: Pedro Sanchez made the announcement during a televised address. Mr Sanchez said: "The time has come, therefore, for the Spanish people to decide what future you want for yourselves and for your country." He also acknowledged making mistakes and failing to meet campaign promises, adding: "I also know that part of that social majority is dissatisfied today."Mr Sanchez's Socialist Party is trailing in the opinion polls, so facing the electorate now could be a risky move. A coalition led by the conservative People's Party (PP) with the support of the far-right Vox is currently the most likely outcome in Spain, according to the polls. Image: Nationwide demonstrations followed the government's failure...