Spanish PM Sánchez set to stay in power with controversial Catalan amnesty deal
by Sam Jones in Madrid from on (#6G8HB)
Socialist party wins separatist support with offer that has provoked furious opposition, protests and questions from Brussels
Spain's acting prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, is on the verge of securing another term in office after his socialist party won the support of Catalan separatists by offering a deeply controversial amnesty for those who took part in the illegal and failed push for regional independence six years ago.
The deal between the Spanish Socialist Workers' party (PSOE) and the centre-right Junts (Together) comes after a week of tense negotiations and amid widespread concerns over the amnesty, which have led to street protests, dire warnings from conservative judges and questions from Brussels.
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