Spain’s Socialist Workers’ Party leader resigns after losing vote

‘The leader of Spain’s Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) has resigned in a move that may pave the way for a new government and put an end to nine months of political deadlock in the country.
Pedro Sánchez resigned on Saturday, after losing a party vote over opening up a leadership race in October. “Today, following a day of intense debates, a vote was held on whether a party conference should take place on October 23 so that the grassroots could pick their leader … Unfortunately, I have lost this vote and I have resigned as secretary general of the party,” said Sanchez after stepping down.’
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