Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez vows to continue in office despite wife’s corruption probe

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said he will continue in office after a court opened preliminary proceedings against his wife Begona Gomez on corruption charges (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Ciaran Giles

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he will continue in office “even with more strength” after days of reflection.

Mr Sanchez shocked the country on Wednesday, announcing he was taking five days off to think about his future after a court opened preliminary proceedings against his wife on corruption allegations.