16 Apr 2016

Spanish MP resigns over Panama Papers link

8:46 am on 16 April 2016

Spain's acting industry minister, Jose Manuel Soria, has resigned after his alleged business links to offshore companies were revealed in the Panama Papers.

He is also quitting his post as a member of parliament.

Mr Soria has denied any wrongdoing, but said he was stepping down to prevent damage to the interim government and the Popular Party.