Spain’s King Felipe has nominated acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to face a parliamentary vote for a new mandate after his conservative rival failed in his bid to become premier last week, lower house speaker Francina Armengol told reporters. Sanchez said on Tuesday he would start talks with the main parties on Wednesday, “without wasting time”, and starting with his Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz, the head of leftist Sumar. Sanchez has been adamant that he can muster enough support for his candidacy.
