Spanish PM considers resigning, blaming political ‘harassment’ of wife

Pedro Sanchez halts public duties, hitting out at opponents after court launches inquiry into alleged corruption by Begona Gomez

Spain's socialist prime minister has cancelled his public duties for the rest of the week and said he is considering resigning, blaming a harassment and bullying operation" by his political and media opponents for a court's decision to launch an investigation into his wife for alleged influence-peddling and corruption.

Pedro Sanchez, who has led Spain since 2018, said the seriousness of the attacks" he and his wife, Begona Gomez, were experiencing had led him to re-evaluate his position, adding that he would reveal his decision on Monday.