“It was other people were responsible for managing the economic affairs,” Esperanza told reporters.
“I have never had to signed for party accounts. I have never signed a contract and I have no credit card, I have nothing. I have no direct responsibility for these allegations, however however I accept my political responsibility for the corruption cases.”
The resignation of the 30-year People’s Party veteran comes at a delicate time for its leader Mariano Rajoy. He lost his majority in December elections after opposition parties campaigned against deep-rooted corruption in Spanish politics.
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