Spain's prime minister has been ousted in a vote of no confidence following a corruption scandal. Mariano Rajoy admitted defeat ahead of the vote on Friday morning and departs after six-and-a-half years as the country's leader. The no-confidence vote hands power to the opposition Socialists, led by Pedro Sanchez, thanks to a narrow majority they hold in the 350-lower seat house. The motion to dismiss Mr Rajoy, called by Mr Sanchez, passed by just 11 votes.