Spain’s opposition Popular Party (PP) has chosen right-wing congressman Pablo Casado as its new leader.

He replaces former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy who was ousted in a no-confidence vote last month.

Mr Casado, 37, has taken a hardline stance on Catalonian separatists and wants to lower taxes.

He will be tasked with rebuilding the centre-right party’s support ahead of regional, municipal and