Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says he’ll stay on as PM despite corruption probe

Spain’s Pedro Sánchez has announced he will stay on in his role as prime minister of the country despite an investigation into corruption linked to his wife.

The nation’s premier said that after reflection, he had decided to remain in his post.

He said: “I continue with even more strength if possible.”

It comes after a Spanish court said last Wednesday it was launching a preliminary investigation into whether the Prime Minister’s wife, Begoña Gómez, committed the crime of influence peddling and corruption in her private dealings.

At the time, Mr Sánchez said in a message on X, formerly Twitter, that he would announce on Monday whether he would continue to lead the country.

This is a breaking news story and being updated.