Spain’s Rajoy Fails to Quell Graft Criticism Amid Calls to Quit
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Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s assurance that allegations of illegal payments are false failed to contain criticism, with the opposition demanding he step down to restore faith in the political class.
“Rajoy should resign to make way for another prime minister who can re-establish the strength, credibility and stability that Spain needs,” opposition leader Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba said during a televised press conference yesterday, a day after Rajoy had faced the public and vowed to carry on. “Spain needs a strong, credible, and trustworthy government.”