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Íñigo Errejón, one of the leaders of the hard-left Sumar party, self-declared feminist, and champion of policies attacking landlords and private property, is in big trouble for allegations of sexual assault. This scandal could weaken the Spanish government, and the housing policies it pursues.
On Thursday Errejón announced his resignation from all positions and his departure from politics following multiple allegations of misconduct. Initially anonymous, some accusations were later publicly confirmed by alleged victims, including actress Elisa Mouliaá, who reported “abusive behavior” and alleged “sexual harassment” by Errejón. Previously, he held a prominent role as parliamentary spokesperson for Yolanda Díaz’s Sumar confederation of various extreme left parties, a position he assumed in February.
In his resignation letter posted on X here, he says that he has been engaged in “a personal process and psychological support,” emphasising that politics often fosters “a toxic mindset.” He noted that this “toxicity is intensified for men by patriarchy, affecting professional and personal relationships, as well as one’s relationship with oneself.” The patriarchy strikes again!
Also in his resignation letter, neo-Marxist Errejón tried to blame his “neoliberal” lifestyle for betraying a “party striving for a new world, more just and human,” rather than admit that he’s just a nasty piece of work, part and parcel of a group of radical-left sophomores trying to turn Spain into another Cuba or Venezuela.
On the housing front Errejón has been a vocal advocate for squatter protection, rent controls, stamping out short-term and seasonal rentals, and demonising all landlords as greedy speculators. The Spanish government introduced the Housing Law of 2023 to placate Errejón and his comrades, which has made the housing crisis worse.
The Errejón scandal threatens the integrity of his Sumar group, an uneasy coalition of radical-left parties that hate each other more than anyone, as they compete amongst themselves for the same voters and access to public funds. If Sumar falls apart then the government’s majority is in doubt, along with its ability to pursue its disastrous housing policies.