Spanish opposition takes narrow lead over ruling party in poll

Spain's opposition Popular Party (PP) took a narrow lead over the ruling Socialist Party (PSOE), according to an opinion poll published Monday.

The poll, carried out by the Center for Sociological Investigation, showed that should a general election be held immediately, the PP would win 41 percent of the vote, while the PSOE would poll a 37.7 percent share.

The approval rating for the PSOE took a further dip compared with the result of an opinion poll in July, when the support ratings for the PSOE and the PP were 39 percent and 40.2 percent, respectively.