Tuesday, October 6, 2026

6 October 2026

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election after suffering a major defeat over housing reforms. It's after protests sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after her rent rose sharply. So - how did we get here? 00:00-01:10 Intro 01:10-02:24 Why did Pedro Sanchez call an election? 02:24-03:53 What's at the heart of the housing protests? 03:53-04:50 What do the polls say? 04:50-05:50 Are Spaniards divided on housing issues? 05:50-06:53 Pedro Sanchez on the global stage 06:53-07:33 What are the key election issues? 07:33-08:19 What happens next? #BBCNews #Spain #PedroSánchez #BBCNews