Judge decides to put PM's brother on trial over job

The legal investigation into David Sánchez, the musician brother of the prime minister and known in his professional circle as David Azagra, moved up a gear this week, further agitating the national political scene.

Judge Beatriz Biedma decided on Thursday to go ahead with a trial against Sánchez, the president of the Badajoz provincial authority - Miguel Ángel Gallardo, and nine other people.

The judge sees sufficient evidence of possible corrupt practice and influence peddling over the PM's brother being awarded a public-sector job in Badajoz.