Thousands turn out at rally for Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez - BBC News

More than 12,000 people rally to urge the prime minister to stay in office as he decides whether to resign.

18 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, More than 12,000 reportedly took part in a rally in support of Pedro SánchezBy Guy Hedgecoein MadridThousands of supporters of Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, have rallied in the streets of Madrid in an effort to persuade him not to resign.

The Socialist leader stunned the country on Wednesday by announcing he was cancelling all official engagements in order to reflect on his future.

He took the decision after a court opened an initial inquiry into his wife over corruption claims.

Mr Sanchez will announce the decision on his future on Monday.

Socialist supporters travelled by bus from across the country to attend a demonstration of support for Mr Sánchez outside his party's headquarters in Madrid, chanting "Pedro, don't give up" and "You are not alone".

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