Spain PM Replaced By Socialist Leader

Spain's Mariano Rajoy, who acknowledged defeat as parliament was to vote through a no-confidence motion, said it had been an honour to serve as premier, winning a standing ovation from his conservative Popular Party© Provided by AFP

Spain's Mariano Rajoy, who acknowledged defeat as parliament was to vote through a no-confidence motion, said it had been an honour to serve as premier, winning a standing ovation from his conservative Popular Party

Spain's parliament ousted Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Friday in a no-confidence vote sparked by fury over his party's corruption woes, paving the way for a takeover by opposition leader Pedro Sanchez.
An absolute majority of 180 lawmakers voted for the motion, making Rajoy the first prime minister to be ousted in a no-confidence vote since Spain transitioned to democracy in 1977.

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