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Opposition blasts Catalan and Spanish government parties as far-right Vox's arguments spark outrage

Cs welcome the promise, CUP says it should go even futher, while ERC insist on one-on-one debate

Salvador Illa, Spain’s former health minister, has garnered huge public support for the party since announcing his candidacy

Uncertainty surrounds election over who will be able to form coalitions and who will hold the highest office

Miquel Iceta took the oath as territorial policy minister on Wednesday

Veteran politician replaces Carolina Darias, who assumes control of health department after Salvador Illa steps down to run in Catalan election

Politician will be frontrunner of Socialist party in upcoming Catalan election

Despite court rulings and appeals over date change, parliamentary groups are preparing strategies for earlier vote

Despite record infections, health authorities believe current restrictions will be able to curb third wave

Health minister Illa against unilateral ban on UK flights and hopeful for joint EU decision

Pfizer inoculations set to arrive on 26th and be distributed equitably among regions

Divisions include all inhabitants while health professionals, care home users and people with serous disabilities will come first

Health workers and disabled people also among first to get doses; vaccine will not be obligatory

Some medical experts urge caution as anticipation over Pfizer vaccine grows 

Catalan government says schools would not necessarily close, as Spain sees confinement as remote possibility