Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez said that he would dissolve congress, with elections for the lower house to be held on Nov. With housing topping voters’ concerns, the prime minister is hoping the affordability crisis can help him defy the polls and extend his time in power. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez said that he would dissolve congress, with elections for the lower house to be held on Nov. 29.S1

• With housing topping voters’ concerns, the prime minister is hoping the affordability crisis can help him defy the polls and extend his time in power.S2