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José Tomé to Leave Presidency of Lugo Deputation at Tuesday Plenary

The move follows an internal PSOE complaint alleging sexual harassment that triggered a crisis for the governing PSOE‑BNG coalition.

José Tomé, el pasado 10 de diciembre cuando dimitió como presidente de la Diputación de Lugo
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El expresidente de la Diputación de Lugo, José Tomé

Overview

  • Vice president Efrén Castro of the BNG will serve as interim leader until January 14, when a new president is to be appointed.
  • Tomé keeps his seat as a provincial deputy and remains mayor of Monforte as an unaffiliated member after leaving the PSOE.
  • He maintains his innocence and says he will align his votes with his former party as his support remains pivotal for the coalition.
  • Control of the presidency could shift to the PP, the most‑voted party, if Tomé withholds support for the PSOE‑BNG nominee.
  • The Lugo PSOE is under a managing commission, and the provincial PP has filed a motion to reproach Tomé and urge his resignation as deputy and Monforte mayor, echoing a measure previously passed in the Lugo city council with BNG support.