# Montse Mínguez resigns as PSOE spokesperson 16 October 2026 at 20:21 > Montse Mínguez has stepped down from her party roles and the PSC Lleida list following scrutiny over her partner's real estate business. **Montse Mínguez** resigned as **PSOE** spokesperson and Secretary of Studies and Programs on Friday, 16 October 2026. The **Lleida**-born politician announced her decision on X, also stepping down from leading the **PSC** list for Lleida in the upcoming general elections. The move follows public scrutiny and opposition criticism regarding the real estate businesses of her partner, **Sergi Vélez**. The PSOE issued a statement respecting her choice, thanking Mínguez for her dedication and commitment throughout her time in office. These resignations occur as the coalition government pursues an offensive for housing access ahead of the 29 November polls. The departure of a key figure marks a significant shift for the party leadership during this newly called early election cycle. #MontseMinguez [#PSOE]() [#SpanishElections]() #PSC #Lleida ## Related news ## [Feijóo slams PSOE and Frente Amplio Senate pact]() 17 October 2026 at 12:27 ## [Rufián admits left-wing unity deal is impossible]() 16 October 2026 at 17:37 ## [Sánchez defends pension system at Zaragoza rally]() 15 October 2026 at 11:21 ## [Pensions to rise in December after elections]() 15 October 2026 at 10:23 ## [Margarita Robles to be PSOE number two in Madrid]() 14 October 2026 at 20:01