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Socialist party wins separatist support with offer that has provoked furious opposition, protests and questions from Brussels

About 7,000 demonstrated against deal plan for Catalan separatists with 30 police and others hurt in violence

Letter: Clyde Jeavons recalls a project that began in the 1980s to restore Technicolor masterpieces such as The Red Shoes

Tens of thousands demonstrate in Spanish region’s capital as Pedro Sánchez weighs move in attempt to form government

Acting prime minister has until 27 November to put candidacy before MPs after conservative rival’s failure to take office

Spain’s conservative leader saw his final bid to become prime minister rejected by parliament on Friday, paving the way for Socialist incumbent Pedro Sanchez to have another shot at cobbling together a majority – with the backing of separatist parties whose support could cost him dearly.

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of right-leaning party, fails to gain enough votes from MPs to become PM

Feijóo’s defeat had been expected and gives acting PM Pedro Sánchez chance to try to form government

Despite Feijóo’s party winning July’s snap poll, his rival Pedro Sánchez remains best placed to form a government